Daily Archives: March 2, 2023

Winter Chill, Dormancy and Walnut Management

Walnuts are one of the highest chill requirement tree crops in California but recent winters have fallen short of the chill needed for a tight, economical walnut bloom. With funding from the California Walnut Board, dormancy breaking treatments are being tested in California’s conditions using products used to compensate for inadequate chill in other crops and countries. Continue reading