The Hansa C60 is a 12″ chipper and does a great job of tidying up an orchard after pruning. As an alternative to mulching, it results in a consistent chip size under the trees instead of sticks and mulch in access rows.
Chipping avocado prunings can be a sustainable and beneficial practice for avocado growers with several benefits, including:
- Improved soil health: chipped avocado pruning can be used as a mulch to cover the soil around the avocado trees. As the chipped material decomposes, it can improve soil structure and fertility, which can benefit the growth and health of the trees
- Weed suppression: using chipped avocado pruning as a mulch can also help suppress weeds, reducing competition for nutrients and water in the soil
- Conservation of water: mulching with chipped avocado pruning can help to conserve moisture in the soil, reducing the need for irrigation and potentially saving water
- Reduction of erosion: by covering the soil with chipped material, it can help reduce soil erosion caused by wind and rain
Video: C60 chipping an oak branch
Rates are dependent on the number of operators and travel required.
15 minute breaks (2) are paid, lunch is unpaid.