Integrating cover crops into organic orchard systems

David Michael Granatstein; Pamela Pavek; Elizabeth M. Kirby

doi:10.7273/000007863

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Integrating cover crops into organic orchard systems

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Integrating cover crops into organic orchard systems

David Michael Granatstein, Pamela Pavek and Elizabeth M. Kirby

Washington State University

International Conference on Organic Fruit Growing (Stuttgart, Germany, 02/16/2016)

02/16/2016

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https://doi.org/10.7273/000007863

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Abstract

organic

chard

cover crop

legume

nitrogen

Crop Science

This field study evaluated various legume species for their potential as a renewable nitrogen source for organic tree fruit when planted in the drive alley. Lucerne (alfalfa) produced the most biomass , exceeding 100 kg N/ha in most years.

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Title: Integrating cover crops into organic orchard systems
Creators: David Michael Granatstein (Author) - Washington State University, WSU Extension ANR
Pamela Pavek (Author)
Elizabeth M. Kirby (Author)
Conference: International Conference on Organic Fruit Growing (Stuttgart, Germany, 02/16/2016)
Academic Unit: WSU Extension
Publisher: Washington State University
Identifiers: 99901336739901842
Language: English
Resource Type: Conference presentation