Corn Gluten Meal for Organic Weed Suppression
Content Source: Practical Farmers of Iowa

Resource Explained
This Practical Farmers of Iowa research brief details a 2025 on-farm trial across four Iowa farms testing corn gluten meal as an organic pre-emergent weed suppressant in onions, cabbage, and lettuce. It outlines trial methods, weed biomass and crop yield results compared to mulching/cultivation controls, and farmer takeaways on corn gluten's practical limits and fertilizer value.
Region
Midwest
Topic
Crop Nutrient Management, Weed Management
Category
Vegetables/Fruits
Year Published
2026



