Berms at Whitmore

A berm is simply a mound of earth with sloping sides. Berms or mounds may serve one or a combination of the following functions:

• Moves water down and away from the tree's root system
• Effective fertilizer usage
• Create more aeration in the soil so leading to rapid rooting of developing tree

This is the almond field. Straws will be inserted at each tree location for the almonds and the candycots tomorrow.