No-till organic potatoes with a rye cover crop
Farmer: Ken Laing
Farm: Orchard Hill Farm
Region: West
Publish Date: July 30, 2024
Article Type: Research Project
Research Priorities: Soil Health
Continuing previous work on an organic system for no-till potatoes, Ken tested the performance of the varieties in this system and the effect of planting depth on marketable weight.
In a Nutshell
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Gemstar Russet and SP327 produced similar yield and marketable weight under tilled and no-till management
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Norland had lower yields under no-till management
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Ken found no significant difference in yield or marketable weight between 3” and 5” depths under no-till management