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cultivation under. cultivation under is an ancient vineyard practice. It destroys weeds and facilitates other vineyard operations such as irrigation. Contrary to common belief, cultivation under does not conserve soil moisture; however, the resulting destruction of weeds does conserve moisture. Discs or chisel-tooth cultivators are used, although some vineyards are still plowed. Heavy disc harrows are used to turn under weeds and cover crops. Weeds have been and are sometimes controlled with oil sprays or chemicals, usually diuron or monuron.

Olericulture is the branch of horticulture concerned with the cultivation under of vegetables of all kinds, for salads or cooking. Ornamental horticulture is concerned with the cultivation under of plants for their aesthetic or decorative value and includes annual and perennial plants, shrubs, vines and trees.

Floriculture is that branch of horticulture concerned with the cultivation under of flowers, including the breeding of new varieties. Horticulture, derived from Latin hortiif (garden) and culture! (cultivation under) is that division of agriculture which relates to fruit, vegetables, flowers and ornamental plants.