The fact that it is still going strong is nothing short of astonishing since the productive life of a peach tree in California typically ends at the age of 12. Production begins at the age of 4 ...

In the heart of California's Central Valley, a vast expanse of orchards, vineyards, and vegetable fields, lies a small collection of aging peach trees. Farmer Mas Masumoto's decision to preserve ...

While cultivating peach trees may be intimidating, they are relatively low-maintenance when provided with the right conditions. Notably, peach trees are self-fertile, meaning that they do not ...

The peach trees are approximately 12 to 20 feet tall ... The grant was provided by the California Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund and California Climate Investments. Those who qualify for a ...

Q: I have a peach tree that is about 4 years old and it has been producing some really good peaches. Last year, it developed peach leaf curl in the spring. That summer, it didn’t produce much ...

The cling peach harvest in Northern California is shaping up to be one ... by a lack of workers to pick the remaining fruit from the trees. Despite the intense debate over illegal immigrants ...