At the end of an orchard’s productive life, almond growers must decide what to do with their older trees before either replanting immediately or waiting a year. Whole-orchard recycling (WOR) is the on-site grinding or chipping of whole trees during orchard removal, and incorporation of the ground or chipped biomass into the topsoil prior to replanting. This innovative practice not only provides direct benefits to the soil and to future yields, but also helps in the industry's goal of reaching the Almond Orchard 2025 Goal to put everything we grow to optimal use.
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