A non-chemical approach for effective weed control.
Mechanical weeding provides a viable solution by physically disrupting weed growth, eliminating the need for manufactured herbicides. Tools such as tine and harrow combs, spoon, brush and finger weeders enable both inter-row and in-row control. These tools are most effective when used during early weed growth stages, such as the white thread and cotyledon stages. Choosing the right equipment and timing operations based on crop and weed maturity are crucial to success.
Document no: 10. UK_PA_BS10_mech weed hortic_EN
