False seedbeds and delayed sowing can be used to reduce weed control needs in integrated farming or to reduce the need for manual control in organic production. False seedbeds are created by repeated shallow harrowing at 7-10 days intervals before sowing. Delayed sowing means waiting 10 to 14 days to sow after the final seedbed preparation and then applying weed control after sowing but before crop emergence. In organic production with crops that can be established a little later in the season, such as carrot, parsnip and beetroot, false seedbeds combined with delayed sowing, or earlier seedbed preparation and flaming, are an effective strategy against seed weeds.
Document no: 11. SE_PA_Delayed sowing horticulture_BS7_EN
