Author Archives: Katherine Jarvis-Shean

Cover Crop Seed Selection

Posted on July 17 2019 by Katherine Jarvis-Shean

There are plenty of benefits that can come from cover cropping in an almond orchard, including improved orchard access, improved water infiltration, encouraging native pollinizers and improved honeybee health. But all the options of species to plant can be overwhelming. Herein we’ll review how to pick a cover crop seed blend for a particular orchard. Continue reading →

Considerations for Replanting Walnut Orchards

Posted on September 19 2017 by Katherine Jarvis-Shean

As orchards age, yields decline for a number of reasons and eventually the decision is made to remove the orchard. The age at which an orchard is pulled is a unique decision for each block, depending on yield, price, demand, and resources. Here are a number of recommended steps in removing an orchard, especially when preparing to replant that orchard into walnuts again. Continue reading →