TGS IS IN THE ZONE Better Water Penetration With The Schmeiser Orchard Max Aerator
Boosting Pollinators with Cover Crops
Cover crops offer critical forage for bees, enhancing pollination and supporting the vitality of rented hives. When bees arrive in late winter, natural forage is scarce leaving bees with limited access to food. By planting cover crops that bloom before, during and after almond bloom, growers provide bees with the nutritious food source that keeps them healthy and productive. Early blooming cover crops provide a nutritional boost that helps to kick-start hives out of winter dormancy. When bees discover these abundant food sources, they stimulate brood production, increasing the hive’s pollinating workforce. This creates a positive feedback loop, with healthier, more vigorous
Patented Smart-Till tines fracture and open the soil 8” deep with little soil disturbance. Breaks hardened soil for longer irrigation sets and less ponding in the row middles. Delivering water and soil amendments directly to the root zone for Max results. • Maximizes water penetration • Increase irrigation runs • Incorporate soil ammendments • Reduces soil compaction • Fast at 6-8 mph reducing cost/acre
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Seeds for Bees ® has partnered with Blue Diamond to support the adoption of cover crops and other pollinator and soil-health practices. For more information on cover crops, including guides on planting and seed selection, please visit projectapism.org or contact Brett LeDuc, Climate Smart Habitat Manager at Brett@projectapism.org
pollinators ensuring better pollination outcomes for the orchard.
The seed mixes available through Seeds for Bees ® and the USDA- funded Climate-Smart Grant are designed to bloom at these critical parts of the year when pollinators need it most. For more information on cover crops and to sign up to receive free seed please visit our website at projectapism.org/sfb-home
Brett LeDuc, Climate Smart Habitat Manager, Project Apis m .
References: 1. Almond Board of California. Cover Crops Best Management Practices. July 2021, https://www.almonds.com/sites/default/files/2021-07/Cover%20Crops%20Best%20 Management%20Practices%20BMPs_0.pdf
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