There are several types of avocados. Any can be grown outdoors in horticultural zones 9-11, but the Hass variety, which is ...

Have you heard of plant grafting? With this age-old trick, you can get a tree to bear fruit in half the time, not to mention ...

Because citrus is so delicious, consider growing your own tree in your yard. Due to disease pressure, the trees will benefit from the extra TLC! However, a little effort to improve soil health seems ...

Indoor heating lowers humidity levels and causes dry air. In the winter, using a cool-mist humidifier near your citrus tree ...

The California Department of Food and Agriculture issued a citrus quarantine this week for northern San Diego County and part of Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton. The quarantine was issued after state ...

The Pera sweet orange tree is the most cultivated scion variety in Brazil, mainly grafted onto Rangpur lime rootstock. Despite its drought tolerance, Rangpur lime is susceptible to various citrus ...

Cold-hardy citrus varieties like satsuma mandarins and Sugar Belle oranges can thrive in North Florida despite occasional freezes. Proper planting and care are essential for citrus success, including ...

Trim dead, damaged, or crowded branches to boost fruit quality and keep trees tidy. Thinning the canopy and reducing height improves sun exposure, airflow, and ease of care. Regular pruning supports ...

Introduction: Zinc deficiency is a common issue in top-grafted citrus trees. Citrus scions top-grafted on rootstocks may exhibit zinc deficiency due to reduced mineral absorption and transport.

Texas A&M AgriLife Research is launching a multi-institutional study to develop and evaluate systems that deliver treatments to trees affected by citrus greening disease, also known as Huanglongbing.