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Tarps, Mulch, and Timing: No-Till Tools to Rob the Weed Seedbank
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Research shows how the legacy of tarping and mulching can lead to fewer weeds in no–till vegetables. By Stephen Stresow and Ryan Maher The Woes of Weeding One of the persistent challenges for organic vegetable farmers is managing weeds. These floral foes emerge each season from the weed seedbank–a collection of all the weed seeds…
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New Findings Further the Study of Dynamic Accumulators
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A new on-farm study in Central New York sheds light on the potential applications for dynamic accumulator plants for Northeast farmers and growers. By Ben Tyler and Greta Zarro As permaculture principles gain popularity, there is growing interest in “dynamic accumulator” plants and their potential as nutrient catch crops, “chop and drop” mulches, and fodder…
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Mulch for Organic Vegetables—Grown in Place
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Organic farmers and researchers utilize cover crops to reduce the labor and expense of organic mulches. by Ryan Maher and Brian Caldwell Organic mulches like hay or straw can suppress weeds and improve soil. They are used by many small scale vegetable farmers, but the cost of the material and application may be prohibitive for…
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