I've just glanced over a book called "Agroecosystem Sustainability" Developing Practical Srategies, by Stephen R Gliessman, there is one study by a Martha E. Rosemeyer from Wisconsin, 'Improving Agroecosystem Sustainability Using Organic (Plant-Based) Mulch'. The eddress offered [EMAIL PROTECTED] If unable to obtain info, I may be able to help you once my semester ends, only a few weeks to go.
L&L Liz on 15/10/02 8:43 AM, Roger Pye at [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: > COYOTEHILLFARM wrote: > >> Is this a study that one can read some where ?? >> Why mulch/straw ratter than wood chips ?? >> >> Companion planting with grapes any info?? >> > I have a poor photocopy of it somewhere and I'm looking for it. > > Grass-type mulches hold more moisture and retain it longer than wood > chips. Chips may also leach nutrients or compounds harmful to vines (eg > from radiata (monterey) pine, some australian native hardwoods). Grasses > break down and incorporate easily and more naturally into soils. > > Some cover crops: annuals - lupins, vetch, barley; perennial - lucerne, > clover, rye. > > I suggest also you have a look at > http://www.organic-europe.net/resources/downloads/hofmann2000.pdf > (COVER CROP MANAGEMENT IN ORGANIC VITICULTURE) > > Sorry I don't know much about grape growing yet > > roger > >
