COVER CROPS in South African Vineyards

LUCINDA HEYNS

Acknowledgements .....................................................................................................10 CHAPTER 1 INTRODUCTION . ................................................................18 An exploration of the potential of cover crops . ................................................20 Weed suppression ................................................................................................20 Water infiltration, retention and drainage ..........................................................21 Grapevine nutrition . ..............................................................................................23 Pests .......................................................................................................................24 The importance of the physical condition of the soil ......................................25 How to use this book ................................................................................................27 Reference list ..............................................................................................................28 TABLE OF CONTENTS

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