Cover crops

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V1GPS2: Soil, irriGation and nutritionCover Nicholas, R. Porter and G. SandersonThis article is reproduced from Soil, Irrigation and Nutrition with the permission of the publisher, Winetitles Pty Ltd. The full text is available for purchase at the Winetitles bookstore, accessible via CroPSGPS2: Soil, irriGation and nutritionIntroductionIn Australia, Cover crops have traditionally been planted in vineyards in autumn and cultivated into the soil about the time of vine budburst, to reduce the risk of frost damage and competition for soil water and nutrients.

5 Cover CroPS GPS2: Soil, irriGation and nutrition Figure 3-3. Root system of wild oat with rooting depth 90 cm (top) and common vetch with rooting depth 80 cm

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