11077: Organic tree propagation under Welsh nursery conditions
(2007) Organic tree propagation under Welsh nursery conditions. Report, University of Wales, Aberystwyth, Organic Centre Wales, ADAS Pwllpeiran.
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Summary
The demand for organically raised tree and hedging plants had been reported from organic farmers in Tir Gofal, as well as within the landscaping industry. Although there are a number of plant raising nurseries producing organically raised plants for vegetable and fruit production, there are no tree nurseries producing to organic standards. Nursery tree growers were concerned that there was currently too little known about the performance of tree seedlings in organic substrates (e.g. in root-trainers), nor about the nutrient supply to seedlings under organic regimes, nor about diseases control (especially fungal diseases such as mildew).
Therefore, the development of three hedging species; Hawthorn, Hazel, Blackthorn, were tested for two growing systems in five different composts types; Ystwyth nursery mix, Peat based, Peat free based, Wood chip based, Organically certified green waste based. The results of these trials are reported here.
| Document Language: | English |
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| Keywords: | compost; propagation; tree; nursery; hedging |
| Subject Areas: | Crop husbandry > Breeding, genetics and propagation Crop husbandry > Production systems > Ornamentals, flower bulbs and tree nurseries Crop husbandry > Composting and manuring |
| Research affiliation: | UK > Other organizations UK > Univ. Aberystwyth > Organic Centre Wales (OCW) UK > ADAS |
| Total budget (Euro): | 0 |
| Orgprints ID Number: | 11077 |
| Contact: | Powell, Ms Jane |
| Deposited On: | 31 July 2007 |
| EPrint Type: | Report |
| Published?: | Published |
| Peer Review Status: | Not peer-reviewed |
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