Successful establishment requires that the willow crop is kept as free of weeds as possible. Weed control can either be achieved mechanically or chemically.
Inter-row cultivation,
new technology developed
by Nordic Biomass a/s.
Ideal for weeding in
older plantations, where
roots makes out a
problem for conventional
line cultivation
equipment. Read
more on our new
line-cultivator
here.
Recently planted field with weed
control using residual herbicide, note
where spraying stopped at the headland
Atomizing sprayer
Well
managed plantation
Fertilisation can either be achieved using chemical fertilisers, or by spreading slurry manure, sludge, wastewater or other organic residues. The planting system should take into account the chosen form of fertiliser.
Fertiliser can be applied after harvest, or at other times using a high level fertiliser spreader. Where organic fertiliser is to be used, access roads can be incorporated to permit spreading, as pictured here in Skagen Municipality, Denmark
