Knowing the signs of common fruit tree diseases can help you minimize losses, protect your trees (and fruit yield), and prevent other trees in your yard or orchard from contracting the disease. Here ...

Young, green apricots or peaches develop small, crusty spots that persist as the fruits mature. Fruits on the same tree may have only a few spots or they may be covered more densely. The fruit stage ...

Many homeowners enjoy growing their own fruit, but they have also learned that they require a lot of care to approach the quality of products obtained from a commercial orchard or grocery store.

When I started my horticultural career in New Orleans back in 1980, my memory of growing citrus seems so easy. White flies and other sucking insects and the sooty mold they caused were the only major ...

Just when you’re ready for a long winter’s nap, it’s time to tend your fruit trees. If you don’t, chances are they’ll struggle in the coming season. Giving them attention now helps ward off insects ...

One of the most common questions we receive in Extension is: When is the best time to prune my fruit trees? The general rule ...

The California Department of Food and Agriculture declared a new citrus quarantine in Ramona this week after two citrus trees ...