Organic weed management in perennial fruits

AM Hammermeister - Scientia Horticulturae, 2016 - Elsevier
Weed management is key component of establishing and sustaining a profitable organic
orchard. Good site preparation is a critical part of an orchard establishment plan. Pre-plant …

A review of optimal systems for organic production of blueberry and blackberry for fresh and processed markets in the northwestern United States

BC Strik - Scientia horticulturae, 2016 - Elsevier
Various production systems have been evaluated in blackberry (Rubus L. subgenus Rubus
Watson) and northern highbush blueberry (Vaccinium corymbosum L.) in certified organic …

Organic blueberry production systems-Advances in research and industry

B Strik - X International Symposium on Vaccinium and Other …, 2012 - actahort.org
Worldwide highbush blueberry area increased from 42,000 ha in 2005 to 77,290 ha in 2010.
In 2010, the USA had the greatest planted area with 46% of the world total, followed by Chile …

Comparison of wood mulch particle sizes for wild blueberry management in a changing climate

R Gumbrewicz, L Calderwood - International Journal of Fruit …, 2022 - Taylor & Francis
Climate change in Maine is characterized by increasing rates of warming temperatures and
more intense rain events, which lead to altered growing seasons, earlier emergence of …

Organic production systems in northern highbush blueberry: I. Impact of planting method, cultivar, fertilizer, and mulch on yield and fruit quality from planting through …

BC Strik, A Vance, DR Bryla, DM Sullivan - HortScience, 2017 - journals.ashs.org
A long-term trial was established in Oct. 2006 in western Oregon to identify organic
production systems for maximum yield and quality in highbush blueberry (Vaccinium …

Individual and combined use of sawdust and weed mat mulch in a new planting of northern highbush blueberry I. Impacts on plant growth and soil and canopy …

BC Strik, AJ Davis, DR Bryla, ST Orr - HortScience, 2020 - journals.ashs.org
A 2-year trial was established in Oct. 2016 in western Oregon to evaluate the effects of
various in-row mulch treatments on the establishment of northern highbush blueberry …

Costs of establishing organic northern highbush blueberry: Impacts of planting method, fertilization, and mulch type

JW Julian, BC Strik, HO Larco, DR Bryla… - HortScience, 2012 - journals.ashs.org
A systems trial was established to evaluate factorial management practices for organic
production of northern highbush blueberry (Vaccinium corymbosum L.). The practices …

Mulch and fertilizer management practices for organic production of highbush blueberry. II. Impact on plant and soil nutrients during establishment

H Larco, BC Strik, DR Bryla, DM Sullivan - HortScience, 2013 - journals.ashs.org
A systems trial was established in Oct. 2006 to evaluate management practices for organic
production of northern highbush blueberry (Vaccinium corymbosum L.). The practices …

Organic production systems in northern highbush blueberry: II. Impact of planting method, cultivar, fertilizer, and mulch on leaf and soil nutrient concentrations and …

BC Strik, A Vance, DR Bryla, DM Sullivan - HortScience, 2019 - journals.ashs.org
The impact of various production systems on leaf nutrient concentration and soil organic
matter, pH, and nutrient status was evaluated from the first growing season (2007) through …

Mulch and fertilizer management practices for organic production of highbush blueberry. I: Plant growth and allocation of biomass during establishment

H Larco, BC Strik, DR Bryla, DM Sullivan - HortScience, 2013 - journals.ashs.org
A systems trial was established in Oct. 2006 to evaluate management practices for organic
production of northern highbush blueberry (Vaccinium corymbosum L.). The practices …