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Produce
By Kim Dieter November 3rd, 2022
Why and When to Use Fertilizers High in Potassium . Along with nitrogen and phosphorus, potassium is an essential plant nutrient used in large amounts by plants. Plants use potassium in photosynthesis and protein synthesis. A deficiency in potassium results in slow plant growth and off-color leaves; test the soil or plant tissue samples to identify a potassium deficiency. Use fertilizers high in potassium when the soil or plant tissues show low levels of potassium.
By Kim Dieter November 3rd, 2022
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Produce
By Kim Dieter November 3rd, 2022
Vegetable Planting Rates Per Acre. Vegetable planting rates refer to the number of seeds planted per acre. They vary greatly depending on the type of seed, the desired number of plants per acre, and the spacing of the plants.
By Kim Dieter November 3rd, 2022
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Trees
By Kim Dieter September 3rd, 2020
California Pine Cone Identification. Conifer trees produce male and female cones. The small male cones produce pollen and often stay on the trees for only a few weeks. The more prominent female cones contain the tree seeds. A cone usually consists of tightly packed woody scales that protect the seeds inside. It may take several years for female cones to mature on the tree. During that time the cones change color and size. Of the numerous conifers in California, 12 trees are common forest trees with widely varying cones.
By Kim Dieter September 3rd, 2020
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