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May 29, 2026
Why Cover Crops Matter Between the Rows
The green under the trees is not decoration. It cools the soil, holds moisture, and feeds the orchard over time.

Healthy fruit starts below the ladder. Clover, grasses, and seasonal cover crops keep the ground from baking during hot weeks.
We mow high, leave roots in place, and let organic matter return slowly. That keeps moisture steadier when the fruit is sizing up.
It is quiet work, but it changes the flavor and resilience of the orchard more than any single harvest day.