T/BZFS 002-2021 Grassing technique specification for Zaoyuan
T/BZFS 002-2021 Grassing technique specification for Zaoyuan
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Main Technical Content: **1 Scope** This standard specifies the terminology and definitions, requirements, methods, and management for grass cultivation in date orchards in Binzhou City. **2 Normative References** The following documents are essential for the application of this standard. For dated references, only the version on the specified date applies to this document. For undated references, the latest version (including all amendments) applies. - GB 6141-2008: Classification of Seed Quality for Legume Grasses - GB 6142-2008: Classification of Seed Quality for Gramineous Grasses - NY/T 393-2013: Green Food—Pesticide Use Guidelines - NY 5013-2006: Non-Polluting Food—Environmental Requirements for Orchard Products **3 Terminology and Definitions** In addition to the following terms and definitions, other terms are referenced in NY/T 1839-2010 (Fruit Tree Terminology). - **3.1 Date Orchard Grass Cultivation** A soil management method in date orchards that involves planting herbaceous plants or allowing natural grass growth between rows (except the tree crowns) to provide mulch based on the growth and management characteristics of date trees. - **3.2 Artificial Grass Cultivation** A method of planting one or more suitable grass species in date orchards through artificial sowing. - **3.3 Natural Grass Cultivation** A method of using native grass species to form natural herbaceous vegetation communities in date orchards, selectively removing weeds, retaining suitable grass species, and conducting appropriate management. - **3.4 Row-wise Grass Cultivation** A soil management system in which rows are either cultivated or covered with grass, while the inter-row areas remain natural. - **3.5 Full-Orchard Grass Cultivation** A soil management system in which the entire date orchard, except the tree crowns (within 60 cm of the trunk), is covered with grass. - **3.6 Orchard Mulching** A soil management method involving covering