Steve Slatcher wrote:Tom
From my investigations, the whole world of BD seems to be full of wierdness and inconsistency. The rules are made up as you go along - indeed as I understand it that approach is encouraged. Don't forget that Steiner and his early followers said nothing at all about viticulture.
Incidentally, although the document I linkedto seems to be authoritative, I am not sure if it is current. It is from Demeter USA, and I have not found equivalents for other countries. Irrespective of the details there, I know BD growers are concerned about power lines for some reason.
(The point of me refering to my post number 2 here was to emphasise that I am in no way an apologist for BD. Quite the reverse in fact.)
Steve
Thanks again, Steve. As you note...the rules appear to be made up as they go along...at least from my reading of that document.
Tom