PLANT 21 Fruit and Nut Crop Production

Units: 3
This course addresses the cultural practices, varieties, and economics of production of major fruit and nut crops in San Joaquin County. Topics include strategies for starting and maintaining crops, innovative irrigation methods, essential weed and pest control measures, and marketing. Application of production techniques at the Manteca Form will be covered. Focus will be on conventional systems but course content will be useful to all growers. (CSU)