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haulms
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haulms
dead, dry aerial parts of plants after their seed, e.g. beans, or tubers, e.g. potatoes, have been harvested.


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He added: "Potato growers in particular will welcome it as blight pressure is so high and they will want a desiccant that delivers rapid and thorough haulm destruction.
Once the haulm (stems and leaves) reach approximately 22cm (9" ) the surrounding soil must be hoed up around the stems to a depth of about 12cm (5").
In the field, great care is taken to ensure the crop is handled gently and hygiene is an important aspect of the whole harvesting process; at least twice a day, each pea harvester is thoroughly washed out with clean water to remove matted leaves and haulm, to ensure the best levels of vining efficiency.
 
 
 
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