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annuals planted in the fall that go to seed by May
and sprout again in the following fall can afford
minimal soil disturbance.

In conclusion, Jones pointed to preliminary
research in Southern Oregon, Ithaca, New York,
and South Australia that suggests actively grow-
ing cover crops directly underneath the vine can
de-crease the need for under-vine herbicide or
tillage. Which species of under-vine cover crop
to plant in Oregon is still an open question. The
ideal species would be low growing, competitive
against weeds, but not too competitive with the
vines. Further work needs to be done in evaluating
undervine cover crop options before growers add
this to their toolbox.

Additional Resources

Those looking for professional guidance can hire
a consultant such as Rebecca Sweet-Smith of Buzz
Cover Crop Seeds and Corridor AgLand Consulting,
who provides diverse and organic seed mixes for
ecologically minded vineyards and farms in the

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