Variety traits

Willow Yield

Salix L.

Willow productivity is measured by dry biomass yield per hectare for energy purposes or by the number of rods for basketry. In intensive plantations, the target index is 9–15 tons of dry biomass per year.

In the reference 24 varieties crop Willow, where this is mentioned in the description.

Methods for assessing willow yield are determined by the crop's end use. In the production of rods for basketry, key indicators are the number of rods per bush and their total mass, whereas for energy plantations, the primary criterion is the yield of absolutely dry biomass per unit area. In the energy sector, it is standard practice to normalize yield to a moisture content of 13–19%.

Intensive cultivation methods, including irrigation and fertilization, allow for the harvesting of 9–15 tons of dry biomass per hectare annually. Yield is critically dependent on soil moisture availability and adherence to the rotation cycle, which for energy purposes is 2–3 years. At the same time, excessive soil fertility can reduce the technical quality of rods for basketry, making the wood overly coarse and porous.

General information about the subject — on the page Yield.

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Varieties of Willow mentioned in the description

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