Duncan horticulture drills are designed specifically for planting between rows in vineyards and orchards.
These double disc drills are tailored for planting cover crops in tight spaces. The independent disc coulters follow contoured ground and easily cut through cane prunings to place seed and fertiliser with precision, even in hard and stony soils. Effortlessly establish cover crops between your rows to fight erosion, build soil organic matter, and suppress weeds — all while attracting beneficial insects and pollinators. Duncan horticulture drills will help you grow healthier soil and higher-quality fruit, season after season.Planting between rows, or cover cropping, serves several practical purposes for vineyard and orchard management.
Soil health
Cover crops hold soil in place to reduce erosion, especially on sloped sites, while adding organic matter back into the ground as they're mowed or tilled in. They also improve water infiltration and reduce compaction from equipment traffic — and select species, like clover or vetch, naturally enrich the soil by fixing nitrogen.
Weed and pest management.
Cover crops out-compete weeds that can otherwise steal water and nutrients from vines or trees. They also host beneficial insects to keep pest populations in check.
Access and equipment
Grassy or low cover keeps rows firm and passable for tractors and harvesting equipment, especially after rain.
Biodiversity and pollinators
Flowering cover crops (mustard, phacelia, clover) support pollinators and general biodiversity, which are good for long-term ecosystem resilience.
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