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Why Pre-Plant Decisions Determine Long-Term Orchard Success

Every successful orchard starts long before the first tree goes into the ground. The decisions growers make during the pre-plant phase have lasting impacts on tree establishment, productivity, and profitability for years—even decades—to come.

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ARTICLES

Why Pre-Plant Decisions Determine Long-Term Orchard Success
Why Pre-Plant Decisions Determine Long-Term Orchard Success

Every successful orchard starts long before the first tree goes into the ground. The decisions growers make during the pre-plant phase have lasting impacts on tree establishment, productivity, and profitability for years—even decades—to come.

8/25/2026

TRIALS

Pistachio Field Trials: Decreased Nematode Densities
Pistachio Field Trials: Decreased Nematode Densities

We established 2 multi-year field trials in Fresno County California, one trial taking place in Firebaugh, and the other in Caruthers, both led by TriCal PCA-Victor Rodriguez to examine the benefits of TELONE™ and Chloropicrin providing early rootstock establishment..

7/31/2023
Pistachio Field Trials: Decreased Nematode Densities
Pistachio Field Trials: Decreased Nematode Densities

This past Fall we established 2 multi-year field trials in California. Our main objective is to examine the benefits of TELONE™ and Chloropicrin providing early rootstock establishment, promoting early growth, and stronger root systems as we have documented in other crop markets.

2/28/2024
Pistachio Soil Fumigation Research: Expanding into a Key California Crop
Pistachio Soil Fumigation Research: Expanding into a Key California Crop

Our latest research in Fresno County looks at how soil fumigation supports Pistachios, one of California’s fastest-growing and most valuable crops, by improving root health, encouraging early tree growth, and managing plant-parasitic nematodes.

10/28/2025