10 Sep The Importance of Living Ground Covers in Our Olive Groves
The Importance of Living Ground Covers in Our Olive Groves
At Señoríos de Relleuwe are proud to say that in our olive groves, we maintain living vegetation cover to promote biodiversity and ensure a balanced ecosystem.
But what does this mean and why is it so important?
Well, living groundcovers are all those plants that are intentionally cultivated among olive trees or that grow naturally.
These can include a variety of species, such as legumes, grasses and other native plants that thrive in the Mediterranean climate.
These covers not only protect the soil, but also offer numerous ecological benefits.
The presence of these plants in our olive groves attracts a diversity of insects, birds and
microorganisms, creating a rich and varied habitat.
This encourages the emergence of natural enemies of pests, reducing the need for pesticides and promoting natural biological control.
In addition, living ground covers help prevent soil erosion, improve soil structure and increase soil fertility.
The roots of these plants fix nitrogen and other essential nutrients, enriching the soil in a natural and sustainable way.
At the same time, they help maintain moisture, which is crucial in dry climates like ours.
Maintaining a balanced ecosystem is essential for the production of our Extra Virgin Olive Oil (EVOO) high quality olives.
By caring for our environment, we ensure that the olive trees grow healthy and strong, producing olives of the highest quality.
Healthy soil and rich biodiversity translate into tastier and more nutritious oil.
At Señoríos de Relleuwe firmly believe in organic agriculture.
Nuestra práctica de mantener cubiertas vegetales vivas es solo una de las muchas formas en que nos esforzamos por ser responsables con el medio ambiente.
Este enfoque no solo protege nuestra tierra, sino que también asegura que nuestras generaciones futuras puedan disfrutar de los mismos beneficios.
Only through practices such as these can we ensure a balanced ecosystem balanced ecosystem and continue producing our prized EVOO with the same exceptional quality as always.