Walnut Leaf Mulch as a Low-Input Strategy for Weed Management

Content Source: University of California Agriculture and Natural Resources (UC ANR)

Resource Explained

This bulletin, published by University of California Cooperative Extension (UCCE), highlights preliminary results and takeaways from a walnut leaf mulch field trial conducted in Lake County, CA. The trial found that walnut leaf mulch, when swept into tree rows after harvest, effectively suppressed annual weeds at both four- and eight-inch thickness, though perennial weeds like bindweed proved harder to control.

Region

West/Southwest

Topic

Weed Management

Year Published

2025

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