May 2021 1MC and Freeze Damage in Walnut

In our 1-minute challenges we describe key almond, pistachio, prune, and walnut orchard tasks for the month of May. Luke also discusses the extensive freeze damage that farm advisors are observing in walnut orchards. You can learn more about why we believe damage was so severe and what should be done in freeze affected orchards at sacvalleyorchards.com/blog/walnuts-blog/november-2020-freeze.

Additional resources:

Pulling the trigger for the start of irrigation in the spring: Too much too soon for walnuts? 

Article on Thinning Prunes and the Prune Thinning Calculator 

Irrigating with lower quality water? What to consider first. 

Thank you to the Almond, Pistachio, Prune, and Walnut Boards of California for their kind donations. Thank you to Muriel Gordon for the music.

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