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Weed Control in Container Crops

Summary

Weeds compete with commercial crops for nutrients, water, and light. Competition from weeds is particularly important in container crops due to the crops´ limited root volume. Weeds also harbor insects, disease organisms, and vertebrate pests. Effective weed management involves a combination of sound sanitary and cultural practices along with proper use of preemergence herbicides. This publication is separated into three sections: Using sanitary and cultural practices to minimize weed populations; Selecting the most appropriate preemergence herbicides; and Timing of herbicide applications