The mustard is blooming in the vineyards and fields. Some wonderful mid-winter color!
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God Bless you for that beautiful picture. I'm sure you enjoyed all the vineyards in Italy when you were there. I know I did.
Posted by: Paul Bernacchio | February 24, 2009 at 05:27 AM
Is there a reason for planting mustard between your grape vines, is it a good intercrop? Keep pests away? Winter harvested?
Posted by: Dex | July 16, 2009 at 05:31 AM
Dex,
THe mustard itself does release some nitrogen back into the soil; as far as I know, it does not do anything to keep away pests. It is also sown because it looks nice- a good enough reason!
Cover crops between the grapevines have become more common because they are good for the soil. Wineries will add certain crops- fava beans, for example- depending on what they want to do for the soil.
Posted by: Benedicamus | August 30, 2009 at 08:10 AM