%0 Generic
%A Adolphi, Christina
%A Oeser, Niklas
%A FÖKO - Fördergemeinschaft Ökologischer Obstbau,
%D 2022
%F orgprints:44782
%K Plant protection, Pest control, Biological pest control
%P 1-2
%T Integration of high-perennial fringes along edge structures in organic orchards (BIOFRUITNET Practice Abstract)
%U https://orgprints.org/id/eprint/44782/
%X Provision of increased supply of food and nesting sites, especially for insects. Flower strips also raise visual attractiveness and can provide a positive impact on regional or local tourism.    Practical recommendation   • Choose locations along edge structures within the orchards such as along fences, ditches or embankments or also unusable areas on the edges of the plantation.  • Lay out the HPF with a width of 1.0m or wider for an optimal development. The minimum width for an HPF is 0.5m, otherwise it will be suppressed by grass.  • The plant composition should include cut-tolerant herbs and food plants (e.g., caterpillar food plants, nectar/open flowers and pollen) and flower throughout the growing season (including selection of plant species with early flowering before apple blossom).   Planting:   • Timing: Depending on the region and weather conditions from early spring to autumn. When sowing in summer ensure proper irrigation.  • Mill the surface two times at two week intervals to keep competitive pressure low.  • Sow the seed only superficially (i.e., light germination) and roll it after sowing.   • Mow the HPF once a year in late spring, so animals may overwinter there.