Organic mulches as an alternative for under-vine weed management in Mediterranean irrigated vineyards
Cabrera-Perez et al., 2023
Under-vine weed management treatments compared:
- mechanical cultivation
- mowing
- almond shell mulch (15cm depth)
- chopped pine wood mulch (15cm depth)
The researchers found that the mulches increased grape yields and reduced maximum soil temperatures. A 15cm mulch is an expensive input, but may reduce tractor passes in seasonal floor management and water usage due to reduced evaporation.
