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BMPs for CT-ZT systems:. 3. Keep soil covered with mulch. Divide land into small plots (1/4 to ½ acre). Use diverse cropping sequences. Optimize duration of off-season covered (green) fallow period. BMPs for CT-ZT systems:. 4. Sub-divide each field plot into permanent zones.
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BMPs for CT-ZT systems: 3. Keep soil covered with mulch. Divide land into small plots (1/4 to ½ acre). Use diverse cropping sequences. Optimize duration of off-season covered (green) fallow period.
BMPs for CT-ZT systems: 4. Sub-divide each field plot into permanent zones. Grow zone—flat or raised beds where cash crops are grown Alleyway—walkway between grow zones Farmscape—flowering plants (biostrips) established to attract beneficial insects