University of California
The California Backyard Orchard
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The pages linked below discuss concepts and processes you’ll want to consider when developing your orchard. They are listed in the order you will probably involve yourself in each activity. Be sure to explore Related Links.
Site Considerations
Tree Selection
Propagation
- Cuttings
- Layering
- Grafting & Budding
- Grafting Methods
- Budding Methods
- Compatibility
- Rootstocks
- Related Links
Preparation & Planting
First Year Care
Irrigation
Pollination
Pruning & Training
- Training/Pruning Systems
- Ten Pruning Basics
- Pruning Abandoned or Neglected Fruit Trees
- Related Links
Fertilization
- Planting
- First Year
- Second and Following Years
- Amount of Nitrogren to Apply per Tree per Year
- Related Links
Fruit Thinning
Pests & Diseases
Harvest & Postharvest
The Home Orchard Book
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