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

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