| Practice |
Adaptation to Seasonal Climate Variability |
| Field Allocation |
Variety selection should take into account tolerance to climate-related stress. See the varieties section. |
| Land Preparation |
Special attention to drainage is important during El Niño years. |
| Varieties |
Heat tolerance is important characteristic in La Niña years. Genetic tolerance to soil-borne pathogens is important in El Niño years. |
| Planting Date |
Adapting planting dates may have the greatest impact on reducing yield risk. Check our crop yield risk tool to evaluate potential yield levels for your county. |
| Fertilization |
Additional slow-release Nitrogen may be planned for El Niño years. |
| Disease pressure and pesticide application |
Most soil-borne pathogens and fruit quality problems increase in El Niño years. White flies may be more prevalent in La Niña years. |
| Harvest |
Getting a good picking from first fruit set is very important in La Niña years. Fruit quality problems like gray wall are more prevalent in El Niño years. |
