Weed Management for Organic Cucurbit Production

Content Source: University of California Agriculture and Natural Resources

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This factsheet describes organic weed control strategies for cucurbit crops, emphasizing the need to combine multiple practices to maintain acceptable weed control and crop yields. It outlines monitoring and record-keeping along with management methods such as irrigation practices like pre-germination, mechanical cultivation, flaming, mulches, and limited use of organically approved contact herbicides.

Region

West/Southwest

Topic

Weed Management

Category

Vegetables/Fruits

Year Published

2012

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