Tree and Vine Management

Catalog description

An introduction to orchard and vineyard management and operations, concentrating on California deciduous trees and vines including peaches, plums, nectarines, apricots, pluots, almonds, walnuts, pomegranates, wine grapes, table grapes and raisin grapes. Topics include development of vineyards and orchards, layout, planting, fertilization, irrigation, pruning, and harvest skills. Use of the Reedley College school farm laboratory will be emphasized.