In a message dated 04/11/2007 00:30:05 GMT Standard Time, [log in to unmask]
writes:
the pot O' money at the
end of the almond rainbow.
My understanding from reading this list is that no other vegetation is
tolerated in almond plantations. Is this so and, if so, why? I could understand
that maybe almonds are a poor source of forage for bees as here in the UK a
well managed apple orchard will have its dandelions mown out at flowering time,
but at other times it would appear to be poor husbandry to eliminate other
plants. They create and retain topsoil and provide a ready source of moisture
retaining mulch for the almonds. They would also enable bees to be kept
there all year round!
Chris
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