How to Cope With Salty Soil: Gardening Tips For a Seaside Climate

May 6, 2020 / Comments Off on How to Cope With Salty Soil: Gardening Tips For a Seaside Climate
A hand full of white salt crystals

Saline soil is a problem that isn’t new, but is increasing exponentially with poor land management practices and the ongoing effects of climate change. Fortunately, there are a number of strategies you can use to keep producing on your land or in your garden even when there’s too much salt […]

Advanced AG Technology You Didn’t Know Existed

May 2, 2020 / Comments Off on Advanced AG Technology You Didn’t Know Existed
Blue tractor pulling bales of hay across field

As a farmer, you rely on the tools you hold in your own two hands every day to get the job done. That’s why it’s more important than ever that you keep track of new developments in AG technologies, so you can increase the quality and quantity of your produce […]

What is Regenerative Agriculture?

April 14, 2020 / Comments Off on What is Regenerative Agriculture?
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As a farmer, you know that your land and your dividends aren’t the only things you have to stay aware of. There’s no end to the list of terms and techniques that continue to sprout up in the world of farming and agriculture, and more are appearing by the day. […]

Why California’s Climate is So Good for Wine

April 14, 2020 / Comments Off on Why California’s Climate is So Good for Wine
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It’s no secret that California produces more—and better—wine than any other state. But just what is it about our beloved home that makes it the best place to grow your libations? Today at Fruit Growers Supply we’re going to be taking a look at the role climate and farming plays […]

The Importance of Native Planting

April 14, 2020 / Comments Off on The Importance of Native Planting
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If you ever stop to marvel at our great state’s flora, you’re definitely not alone. Thanks to California’s uniquely wonderful climate, we have many indigenous plants that form a vital part of our state’s ecosystem. But even though we have no shortage of native plants, that doesn’t mean they don’t […]

The Ultimate California Seasonal Produce Guide

April 14, 2020 / Comments Off on The Ultimate California Seasonal Produce Guide
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California is such a bountiful hotspot for fruits and vegetables of all kinds that sometimes it’s hard to remember what fruit is in season right now. Thankfully, you have some tools to help you out: seasonal produce in California tends to come out on a pretty regular schedule, and thanks […]

How to Apply Pesticide for a Good Harvest

March 23, 2020 / Comments Off on How to Apply Pesticide for a Good Harvest
Tomato bowl

Pesticides aren’t the most pleasant part of life on the farm, but they’re an important part of making sure your crops stay protected against the ravages of vermin and the changing seasons. With the right knowhow and equipment, pesticides can be used to extend the life of your harvest without […]

Ways to Support Your Local Farmers

March 23, 2020 / Comments Off on Ways to Support Your Local Farmers
Silhouette man tractor

Nothing beats heading to the farmer’s market and picking up produce with the knowledge that it’s been harvested with the love and effort of a local family. In this age of factory farming and massive corporate buyouts, it’s more important than ever to support your local farmers however you can. […]

California’s Biggest Fruit Exports

March 22, 2020 / Comments Off on California’s Biggest Fruit Exports
Napa Valley wine bottles on a shelf.

California is known as the “salad bowl” of the United States — and for good reason. The Golden State produces over half of the nation’s fruits and vegetables, with one-third of America’s produce coming from the Central Valley alone. Despite ongoing water shortages, growers in California can still take advantage […]

Top 10 Agricultural Commodities In California

March 22, 2020 / Comments Off on Top 10 Agricultural Commodities In California
The pathway between two rows of grapevines in Healdsburg, California.

The warm climate of California and rich soils makes many parts of the state ideal for the cultivation of Mediterranean crops, citrus, and exotic fruits hailing from tropical parts of the world. If you’re thinking of growing crops in California, it can help to know which fruits, nuts, and other […]