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  • May 1st 2007 Issue

    • Mulch considerations

    David Granatstein, Washington State University, recommends growers consider the following before using a mulch. • What is the volume needed? Using a 3-foot strip under the vine, an inch deep would equal 44 cubic yards per acre. • What is the bulk density? • What are you bringing in? Run a chemical analysis on the dry material. • How much nitrogen is released and when is it released? • What are the long-term effects? • Are there contaminants, weed seeds, pathogens, or odors? Chicken manures can contain arsenic. • What is the material’s longevity? • What is the impact on […]

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    Melissa Hansen
    Melissa Hansen is the research program director for the Washington State Wine Commission. Hansen previously was an associate editor at Good Fruit Grower from 1996 through 2015. Read her stories: Author Index
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