Trials Evaluating Solarization and Tarping for Improved Stale Seedbed Preparation in the Northeast USA

Stale seedbeds are commonly used by organic vegetable farmers to reduce in-season weed density. The primary purpose of this study was to evaluate the efficacy of soil solarization (clear plastic) with subsequent flaming for stale seedbed preparation. A secondary objective was to compare the efficacy...

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Main Authors: Sonja K. Birthisel, Eric R. Gallandt
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Librelloph 2019-04-01
Series:Organic Farming
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Online Access:http://www.librelloph.com/organicfarming/article/view/415