Cover Crops in Vineyards for Soil Health and Biodiversity
This document explains how cover crops between vine rows enhance soil health, manage weeds, and boost biodiversity in vineyards.
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Detail description
Cover crops in vineyards improve soil fertility, reduce erosion, and enhance water retention. They suppress weeds through shading and allelopathic chemicals, reduce herbicide use, and support beneficial insects. Legumes fix nitrogen, while grasses prevent soil loss. Diverse mixtures boost biodiversity and vine resilience. Best practices include autumn establishment, mowing or incorporation before vine growth, and adjusting management to local conditions. Funded by the European Union’s Horizon 2020 programme under grant agreement No 10106591. Part of the OPER-8 initiative (www.oper-8.eu).
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Contribution detail info
- Project
Oper8
European Thematic Network for unlocking the full potential of Operational Groups on alternative weed control
- Location
- Greece
- Authors
- Agricultural University of Athens
- Purpose
- Apply ready-to-use practices, Implement best practices, Manage risks and enhance resilience
- File type
- document
- Created on
- May 30, 2025
- Origin language
- English
- Official project website
- Oper8
- License
- CC BY-NC-ND
- Keywords