Mechanical weeding offers a sustainable alternative to herbicides in horticulture, using tools like tine harrows and finger weeders to disrupt weed growth. Effective timing, especially at early weed stages, is crucial. While environmentally beneficial, challenges include soil conditions, crop sensitivity, and equipment costs, requiring strategic integration into farming systems.
Document no: 10. UK_FS_BS10_Mech weeding hortic_EN
