A former Dean of the Graduate Division at the University of California, Riverside, Dallas Rabenstein now serves as an Executive Vice Chancellor and Provost Emeritus at the same university. Outside of UC - Riverside, Dallas Rabenstein dedicates his time to gardening and caring for his fruit trees.
Fruit trees require sufficient sunlight, appropriate drainage, and enough growth space. Additionally, fruit tree maintenance requires knowledge of the proper watering, fertilization techniques, and pest management techniques.
Newly planted fruit trees need to receive water as soon as the topsoil dries. Later, watering can be minimized as the root systems develop. However, fruit trees tend to bear juicy crops when they are periodically soaked in water, which could occur by rain or through a drip system.
When growing fruit trees at home, fertilizing will depend on how the tree grows. If it shows healthy growth, its need for nutrients are met, so fertilizing may not be necessary. On the other hand, when the tree displays poor growth, gardeners recommend applying nitrogen-rich fertilizer, preferably in early spring.
Finally, to prevent aphids, scales, and mites from harming the trees, gardeners should apply a dormant oil spray containing refined petroleum oil must, particularly during the winter season when tree growth stagnates.
Fruit trees require sufficient sunlight, appropriate drainage, and enough growth space. Additionally, fruit tree maintenance requires knowledge of the proper watering, fertilization techniques, and pest management techniques.
Newly planted fruit trees need to receive water as soon as the topsoil dries. Later, watering can be minimized as the root systems develop. However, fruit trees tend to bear juicy crops when they are periodically soaked in water, which could occur by rain or through a drip system.
When growing fruit trees at home, fertilizing will depend on how the tree grows. If it shows healthy growth, its need for nutrients are met, so fertilizing may not be necessary. On the other hand, when the tree displays poor growth, gardeners recommend applying nitrogen-rich fertilizer, preferably in early spring.
Finally, to prevent aphids, scales, and mites from harming the trees, gardeners should apply a dormant oil spray containing refined petroleum oil must, particularly during the winter season when tree growth stagnates.
