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Citrus Talks-Soils And Subsoils, Charles C. Chapman
Citrus Talks-Soils And Subsoils, Charles C. Chapman
Charles C. Chapman Citrus Speeches
Mr. Chapman discusses the cultivation and maintenence of healthy, productive soils for citrus fruit farming. Topics he touches on include soil testing, soil composition, cover crops, fertilizers, drainage, irrigation, aeration and mulching. He emphasizes that neglect of any of these aspects of a growers' soil will lead to unhealthy, diseased trees.
Citrus Notes-Fertilization, Charles C. Chapman
Citrus Notes-Fertilization, Charles C. Chapman
Charles C. Chapman Citrus Speeches
This speech discusses the necessity of fertilizing citrus crops and delves into which kinds and how much per tree. Some of the soil amendments Mr. Chapman discusses are potash, bone meal, nitrogen, nitrate of soda, and phosphoric acid. He also stresses the importance of knowing your orchard.
Citrus Notes-Fertilizers, Charles C. Chapman
Citrus Notes-Fertilizers, Charles C. Chapman
Charles C. Chapman Citrus Speeches
Charles C. Chapman discusses experimentation with various fertilizers on his Santa Isabel Ranch in Fullerton and fertilizing methods he discussed with orchardists in Fullerton and Placentia. He mentions trying sheep manure, lime cake, bone meal, commercial fertilizer, wood ashes and a combination of each. He concludes that he cannot discern any difference in his crops based on the type of fertilizer employed. He goes on to say that he feels that there is already much plant food in soil and that aeration and frequent cultivation are the key to utilize these nutrients.
Citrus Notes-The Citrus Industry - Fullerton 1917, Charles C. Chapman
Citrus Notes-The Citrus Industry - Fullerton 1917, Charles C. Chapman
Charles C. Chapman Citrus Speeches
These are notes for a presentation given at Fullerton High School by Mr. Chapman. He gives a broad overview of the citrus industry, discussing influence of location, pruning, fertilization, irrigation, handling of the fruit, and marketing on the success or lack thereof of a citrus grower. He emphasizes the importance of choosing the right fruit variety for the chosen location and growing conditions.
Citrus Talks-University Seaside Institute Program, Charles C. Chapman
Citrus Talks-University Seaside Institute Program, Charles C. Chapman
Charles C. Chapman Citrus Speeches
This is the program for a five-day institute on agricultural practices sponsored by the California State University. Mr. Chapman is listed as the presenter of "Marketing the Orange"; other presentations address citrus fruit cultivation, insect control, fertilizers, dairy products.
Citrus Talks-Pleading For The Citrus Industry, Charles C. Chapman
Citrus Talks-Pleading For The Citrus Industry, Charles C. Chapman
Charles C. Chapman Citrus Speeches
In this speech Mr. Chapman asks the Legislators-elect at the Los Angeles Chamber of Commerce to pass a law regulating fertilizer producers. He claims that the integrity of the soils of California, and by extension the citrus industry as a whole, depend upon access to adequate and reliable fertilizer for the citrus farmers.