1996 Annual Report for FW96-016
Project Type: Farmer/Rancher
Funds awarded in 1996: $2,550.00
Projected End Date: 12/31/1998
Matching Non-Federal Funds: $1,800.00
Region: Western
State: Washington
Principal Investigator:
Weed Control in Organic Apple Orchard
Summary
Weed control looks to be the most challenging problem in organic orchards. Not being allowed to use herbicides in organic orchards leaves few options other than hand hoeing, which is very labor intensive. The aim of this study is to test the efficiency and effectiveness of a modified grape hoe for the control of weeds in the tree rows of an organic orchard.