Dave Wilson Nursery

05/28/2026

Asking the right questions today can pay dividends for the next 20 years! 🚜💧 In Episode 98 of the Almond Journey Podcast, irrigation expert Tom Devol joins the show to discuss how growers can take control of their irrigation planning.

Tom shares how two free guides from the Almond Board of California can help you lead the conversation and explore the future of irrigation automation.

📖 “Questions to Discuss with your Irrigation Specialist”
📖 “Guide to Irrigation Automation in Almond Production”

Whether you’re updating an existing system or planning a new orchard layout, this episode is packed with practical insights to help you boost efficiency.

https://www.almonds.org/almond-industry/industry-news/almond-journey-podcast-irrigation-resources-tom-devol

Questions? Ask your Dave Wilson Sales Rep!

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05/28/2026

As advocates for California agriculture, we're sharing an important alert from county officials.

Agricultural commissioners across multiple California counties have issued a public warning regarding Glassy-Winged Sharpshooter (GWSS) detected on grapevines sold at certain Costco locations.

GWSS is a serious invasive pest and vector of Pierce's Disease, which can devastate grapevines and damage almonds, citrus, and ornamental plants. Protecting California's growing regions is a responsibility we all share.

If you purchased grapevines from Costco between April 21–May 21, here's what officials are asking:
- Keep the plant isolated in its original container
- Do NOT plant, transport, or return it
- Seal in two trash bags — do not compost or trash it
- Contact the Sacramento County Ag Commissioner immediately:
916-875-6603 | mailto:[email protected]

05/27/2026

A little BTS for your feed 👀

Take a look at our Ripon Greenhouse facility, where we have 24 acres (about 18 football fields) of thousands of plants! Here, our seasoned team takes great pride and care in growing our rootstocks and trees. These greenhouses are where many of our different roostocks and various varieties of fruit, nut, and shade plants get their start! If you'd purchased a Farmers Market Favorite - it came from this greenhouse!

By growing our hybrid almond rootstocks in a highly controlled greenhouse environment, we can deliver a tree with incredible uniformity that's ready to plant almost year-round.

Shop products for your backyard or commercial orchard at DaveWilson.com

05/22/2026

Another day, another Dave Wilson site! We were excited to have the Merced College AgTec team at our Ripon site for another day of learning.

05/22/2026

Precision planting, quality trees, and superior customer service. What more can you ask for?!

Dave Wilson us proud to be alongside you for the life of your orchard - and that includes making sure you get the best start possiible. Whether you’re a small or large grower - check out our growing guides to learn more about how to care for your tree throughout it’s life.

https://www.davewilson.com/growers/growing-guides/

Shown here are Potted Independence Almond Trees on Viking Rootstock.

05/21/2026

Thank you to Merced College AgTec for facilitating a great experience for our team 👏

The AgTEC team is on the road again!

Today, we had the opportunity to visit Dave Wilson Nursery and onboard employees at their Hickman location into the Ag Systems Certificate Program.

We're grateful to Dave Wilson Nursery for investing in their employees' professional growth and supporting opportunities for lifelong learning. By encouraging team members to pursue their educational, personal, and career goals, they are helping build a stronger workforce and a brighter future for our agricultural community.

Thank you, Dave Wilson Nursery, for your partnership and commitment to employee development!

📢 Are you an employer and would like to learn more about the Ag Systems Certificate program? Contact our Student Support Coordinator, Nang Thao @ [email protected] to schedule an onsite informational session for your leadership team or employees.

05/21/2026

We’re honored to be featured in Indiana Prairie Farmer’s May 2026 issue as part of the broader conversation around how agriculture is evolving through innovation, technology, and long-term thinking.

At Dave Wilson Nursery, modernization isn’t about replacing farming tradition, it’s about strengthening it. Under CEO Seana Day’s leadership, we’re helping connect an innovation mindset with the real-world challenges and opportunities facing specialty crop growers across the Central Valley and beyond.

From pioneering the first commercially successful self-fertile almond variety through our partnership with Zaiger Genetics, to supporting growers with new approaches to orchard efficiency, automation, and planting strategy, we believe the future of agriculture will belong to operations that successfully blend genetics, technology, and practical field knowledge.

The next generation of farming will still be built on relationships and stewardship, but increasingly informed by data, precision, and smarter systems designed for long-term resilience.

Click here to read the full article:
https://www.qgdigitalpublishing.com/article/Country%E2%80%99s+largest+fruit%2C+nut+nursery+mixes+ag+with+Silicon+Valley+tech/5145964/863995/article.html

05/15/2026

🍑 The Secret to Perfect Peaches in Warm Climates! 🍑

If you’ve ever been told it’s "too warm" to grow juicy, melt-in-your-mouth peaches in your area, we have some great news for you. Meet Eva’s Pride—the gold standard for low-chill peach trees!

Specifically bred for areas with mild winters (like Southern California or the Gulf Coast), this variety only needs about 100–200 chilling hours to produce a massive crop. No more "fruitless" seasons just because it didn't get freezing cold!

Why Eva’s Pride deserves a spot in your yard:

✨ Incredible Flavor: A delicious, fine-flavored yellow freestone peach that balances sweetness and tang perfectly.
✨ Early Harvest: While others are still waiting, you’ll be picking fresh fruit from late June to early July.
✨ Easy to Grow: It’s self-fruitful, meaning you don’t need a second tree for pollination. It’s a one-and-done powerhouse!
✨ Beautiful Blooms: Before the fruit arrives, you'll be treated to a stunning display of pink blossoms in the spring.

Whether you have a full orchard or just one sunny corner in your backyard, this tree is a game-changer for home growers.

Tell us in the comments: Are you a "eat it fresh off the tree" person, or are you already dreaming of homemade peach cobbler? 👇



Watch a full highlight on this peach (and others) on our YouTube page

Variety Highlight... the Eva's Pride! 🍑A delight for the eyes and taste buds, Eva's Pride Peach has bright yellow flesh with red hues radiating out. Here's ...