Field Day – Orchard Mulching Field Trial

Orchard Mulching Trial 

Field Day

Creston, July 22

How will mulching cherry orchards improve soil moisture, water conservation and potential fruit quality? We looked into these questions at Quiet Valley Farm in Erickson where Don & Susan Low have mulched two rows of their cherry orchard and are taking regular soil moisture measurements as part of a Farm Adaptation Innovator Project. Learn about the project & the BC Agriculture Climate Action Farm Adaptation Innovator Program.

Resources:
Field Day Summary: Overview – Orchard Mulching Field Trial at Quiet Valley Farm

About the Farm Adaptation Innovator Program: project summary

Tree Fruit Production Guides:

• BC Tree Fruit Production Guide and Organic Tree Fruit Production Guide

Climate change research in BC:

• Expanding  Cherry Production in BC Under Climate Change (water availability, soil pathogen control and compost). Watch the video. 

• Vented Orchard Covers to Protect against Hail and Frost

Archived event details:
Date: Monday, July 22, 2019
Time: 10:00 am – 11:30 am LUNCH INCLUDED
Location: Quiet Valley Farm, 2809 Erickson Rd., Creston