A review of optimal systems for organic production of blueberry and blackberry for fresh and processed markets in the northwestern United States
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- 作者：Bernadine C. Strik bernadine.strik@oregonstate.edu" class="auth_mail" title="E-mail the corresponding author
- 关键词：Weed management ; Fertilization ; Economics ; Yield ; Mulch ; Compost
- 刊名：Scientia Horticulturae
- 出版年：2016
- 出版时间：29 August 2016
- 年：2016
- 卷：208
- 期：Complete
- 页码：92-103
- 全文大小：1376 K
文摘
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The outcomes from various 5- and 8-year certified organic trials in blackberry and blueberry, respectively, are reviewed.
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Weed mat was the most economical method of weed control, but altered nutrient levels and irrigation requirement.
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High-pH municipal compost was effective when used as part of a mulch, but not as a pre-plant amendment in blueberry.
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Fertilizer source had little effect on yield and quality in blackberry, but was important for yield in blueberry cultivars.
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Treatments affected growth, yield, and economic returns; the best had yields similar to conventional production.