Weed management for organic crops

Jun 21, 2011

Weed management in production agriculture is vital for high crop yields. Organic growers are wise to formulate a comprehensive weed control strategy, which can help them achieve economically acceptable weed control and crop yields.

UC’s free publication, Weed Management for Organic Crops shares practices to help reduce weed pressure in organic fields.

Topics include:

  • Water management
  • Crop competition
  • Reducing the weed seed bank
  • Cultivation
  • Flamers
  • Sterilization
  • Mulches
  • Beneficial organisms
  • Chemical control

Fabric mulch can be used to suppress weed growth. Photo by Paul Vossen.