Weed Management: Field Bindweed

Content Source: Organic Farming Research Foundation (OFRF)

Resource Explained

This factsheet provides an overview of field bindweed biology and practical strategies for managing this persistent perennial weed in organic farming systems. It describes the plant’s growth habits, extensive root system, and long-lived seed bank, and outlines organic management approaches to gradually exhaust root reserves and reduce infestations over time.

Region

Midwest, Northeast/Mid-Atlantic, Northwest, Plains, Southeast, West/Southwest

Topic

Weed Management

Year Published

2022

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