Plan for canopy change
Light availability shifts as perennial crops mature. Groundcover species and mowing may need to change with canopy closure.
Protect crop access
Balance continuous cover with harvest, sanitation and scouting.
- Maintain clear crop rows.
- Manage cover height.
- Monitor rodents, slugs and disease habitat.
- Keep irrigation serviceable.
Use the legume carefully
Arachis Pintoi offers persistence and shade tolerance, but establishment time and competition must be managed.