Crops to Grow in Young Orchards Advice by Prof Cole
Professor C A Cole of Oregon Agricultural College weighs what crops can safely grow with young orchards. He advises avoiding oats and wheat due to soil moisture loss and recommends truck garden crops and melons for ground cover. Strawberries help some orchards but require ample moisture or irrigation to be profitable.
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Intercropping and orchard stewardship guidance for growers
Advice on managing intercropping in orchards stresses fruit focus and caution against crowding young trees. Avoid planting near-tree crops, widen space yearly, and favor cover crops like rye and vetch after four years. Notes extensive root spread and summer rest, plus a product promotion for Chamberlain's Cough Remedy sold by Columbia Pharmacy.
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