False seedbed techniques in arable and open-field vegetable crops
False seedbed stimulates weed seed germination before sowing, allowing mechanical or thermal removal. If [...]
Eco-ploughing or shallow ploughing in arable and field vegetable crops
Eco-ploughing is a form of ploughing but can be considered shallow tillage (8–20 cm). It [...]
Crop rotations for perennial legumes in arable systems
Integrating perennial legumes like alfalfa or clovers into rotations improves soil fertility, structure, biodiversity, [...]
Use of green manures to reduce weed growth
Green manures can be used to limit weed growth, reducing the need for herbicides. [...]
Sowing in wide rows and inter-row cultivation
The method is based on the fact that sowing crops in wider rows rather [...]
Mowing the upper parts of weeds when their seeds are ripening
The aim of this method is to prevent weed seeds from accumulating in the [...]
Stale seedbed method
In the stale seedbed method , suitable conditions are created for weed germination before [...]
Site-specific weed control
Herbicide use can be reduced by spraying only those areas where weeds are present. [...]
Competitive wheat varieties
Winter wheat can effectively control many weed species if it is sufficiently developed. Growing [...]
False seedbed method
The false seedbed method aims to reduce the amount of weeds in a given [...]
