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What to plant underneath fruit trees

I have just planted a mini-orchard of 3 apples, one plum and one pear in my allotment. I believe that I shouldn't let grass grow under the trees but is there anything I can plant there - herbs or the like - to cover the bare earth?

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  • zarazara
    zarazara Posts: 2,264 Forumite
    strawberries would be good. or chives. just make sure the soil has plenty of compost added.
    "The purpose of Life is to spread and create Happiness" :j
  • emmahip
    emmahip Posts: 285 Forumite
    A good layer of bark!
    comping since august 2007, wins so far.....none! :rotfl:
  • Lotus-eater
    Lotus-eater Posts: 10,792 Forumite
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    I think Bob Flowerdew says to leave the ground clear of anything for 2 years after planting, after that you can just have grass if you want it.
    Freedom is not worth having if it does not include the freedom to make mistakes.
  • Kaz2904
    Kaz2904 Posts: 5,797 Forumite
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    Why can't you grow stuff underneath?
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  • Lotus-eater
    Lotus-eater Posts: 10,792 Forumite
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    It competes with the new tree, although he does say (BF) that if you mow the grass and return the mowings its a closed cycle. But I have a feeling thats for older trees. I'll look out the book when i have a chance.
    Freedom is not worth having if it does not include the freedom to make mistakes.
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