ISHS Acta Horticulturae 525: International Conference on Integrated Fruit Production
THE POTENTIAL FOR SPENT MUSHROOM COMPOST AS A MULCH FOR WEED CONTROL IN BRAMLEY ORCHARDS |
| Authors: | S. tSaoir, J. Mansfield |
| Keywords: | Bramley, mushroom compost, mulch, weed control, Integrated Fruit Production, Apples, Herbicide |
| Abstract:
The use of waste mushroom compost (mulch) was evaluated as part of a weed control strategy for a mature Bramley orchard in Northern Ireland. After two seasons, the mulch treatment did give good weed control but significantly reduced apple yield. | |
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