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Soil Quality & Nutrients

From salinity and boron toxicity to nitrogen management and water holding capacity, keeping an eye on your soil is an important step in maintaining a healthy and high yielding orchard.

Salinity

Tips on managing the salinity of your soil, as almond trees can be sensitive to sodium, chloride, and boron.

Nutrient Management

Tips on how to apply nutrients to your soil in an efficient and economical way.

Cover Crops and Forage

Beyond well-known benefits of planting cover crops for improved pollinator health, planting forage can also provide several benefits for soil health and quality.

Whole Orchard Recycling

Whole Orchard Recycling provides a solution to orchard removal that not only addresses the question of how to dispose of old trees but also provides a sustainable alternative that may improve soil health and increase yields in the next orchard.