Weeding out the orchard
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April 8, 2020

Weeding out the orchard

Conventional orchard practices typically include a weed-free strip under trees and a weed-free sod strip between rows. There are many products suitable for chemical control of orchard weeds, whether for brambles, vineyards or tree fruit. Dave Myers, Extension educator and a member

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