The winter measurements were taken today on the Black Walnut project. This project evaluates the use of irrigation to increase growth and field grafting of improved cultivars. Randy, Jeremy, Sheila and I measured and recorded the information for all the trees. This project is funded by a MDA Specialty Crop Block Grant. … [Read more...] about Black Walnut Tree Measurements
Nuts were collected from improved Black Walnut Cultivars. The nuts were placed in cold storage in early fall and planted in the field on 11-30-18. Wire was placed over the nuts to keep the critters from helping themselves. The remaining nuts will remain in cold storage until spring and will be potted up in the greenhouse to germinate. … [Read more...] about Black Walnut Propagation
On October 26 Ningxia University students and Faculty visited the Fruit Station for a tour and some hands on grape de-stemming and crushing. It was a cool and windy day, but we made the most of it and enjoyed some fresh grape juice from Norton grapes. … [Read more...] about Ningxia University Faculty and Students Visit
Apple Harvest kicked off with the Gala Apples on August 23, 2018. … [Read more...] about Apple Harvest
The Hong Vit Radish microgreens were harvested today. One cutting produced 30 grams of greens. The salad mix will be the next crop ready to harvest. … [Read more...] about First Microgreens Harvested