{"id":31286,"date":"2026-10-23T11:06:09","date_gmt":"2026-10-23T09:06:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.perfectvanwamel.com\/uncategorized\/mow-and-throw-get-more-out-of-your-orchard-with-your-own-biomass\/"},"modified":"2026-10-23T11:06:11","modified_gmt":"2026-10-23T09:06:11","slug":"mow-and-throw-get-more-out-of-your-orchard-with-your-own-biomass","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.perfectvanwamel.com\/en\/fruit-growing-viticulture\/mow-and-throw-get-more-out-of-your-orchard-with-your-own-biomass\/","title":{"rendered":"Mow-and-throw: Get more out of your orchard with your own biomass"},"content":{"rendered":"
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More and more fruit growers are looking for ways to improve soil health while keeping costs under control. One method that is attracting increasing international attention is mow-and-throw<\/em>. With this method, vegetation or cover crops growing between the rows are mown and discharged directly into the tree row. Here, the cut material forms a natural layer of mulch that protects and nourishes the soil.<\/p>\n

Based on research by the Tasmanian Institute of Agriculture, this approach can contribute to healthier soil and a productive orchard.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>

What are the benefits?<\/h2>\n<\/p>\n
By reusing biomass from between the rows, valuable nutrients remain within the growing system. At the same time, the mulch layer helps reduce evaporation, retain soil moisture and naturally suppress weeds. In addition, the continuous supply of organic matter contributes to greater soil biological activity and improved soil structure.<\/p>\n
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Researchers highlight the following benefits:<\/p>\n