Choosing the right alternative crop takes careful selection. Here are a few popular super fruits to consider if you’re looking to expand your offerings.
The top variety for decades, ‘Red Delicious’ is expected to be nosed out by ‘Gala’ this year, with ‘Honeycrisp’ — the antithesis of old variety’s often mealy texture — coming on strong.
A study by the University of California found that applying nitrogen to a well-managed, productive orchard after harvest did not improve almond yield the next year.