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EXERCISE 4
EXERCISE 4: ORCHARD SOIL MANAGEMENT- CLEAN CULTIVATION IN FRUIT ORCHARDS |
Clean cultivation: The space between the trees or in the tree basin areas is kept clean by tillage and removal of weeds (Plate 4.1). When it is restricted to tree basin area, the remaining space in the plantation area can be used for growing inter crops and cover crops. It is generally followed in young orchards.
Aim: The destruction of weeds results in more availability of water and nutrients for fruit trees. Procedure: The main ploughing or digging operations are carried out when the trees are least active. The optimum period falls between October to February. This is followed by frequent hoeing during the rest of the period of the year to check the re-emergence of weeds. Hoeing should be restricting to upper 7-10 cm of the surface, while dormant ploughing should be around 15 cm deep. Plate 4.1. Clean cultivation practiced in hedgerow plantation of pear. Precautions:
Observations to be performed:
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