Re: Weeds
Frits v/d Laan (F.vd.Laan@inter.nl.net)
Wed, 19 Nov 1997 23:20:33 +1
> Weeds are the greatest challenge to profitable organic farming facing the UK
> industry.
I don't call it challenge but rather a problem but I'm not a US citizen:-)
> We will be carrying out some research into these weed problems with the aim of
> improving systems and techniques for control of annual and perennial weeds. I
> would value your input on the methods you have found to be most effective for the
> control of weeds and especially perennials.
I have seen a finger weedingmachine in the Netherlands that works very
efficient, It can be used between the plants and can be fitted behind any
machine, Its an active rotating system activated by secundary
'fingers' that rotate into the soil. The weedingfingers are rubbery so
they don't damage the plants.
What is the place of suppressive crop cultivars in weed control?
Between plants that root deep there is a possibility but I don't have
positive results except for permanent situations.
(Non food)
Frits v/d Laan
Certified Organic Horticulture
http://web.inter.nl.net/users/F.vd.Laan/
The Netherlands
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