Weed Suppression Potential of Living Mulches, Newspaper Hydromulches, and Compost Blankets in Organically Managed Carrot Production

Weed Suppression Potential of Living Mulches, Newspaper Hydromulches, and Compost Blankets in Organically Managed Carrot Production

Direct seeding into strip-tilled zones (STZs) of living mulches may require weed suppression tactics for soil surfaces exposed within the STZ. Three surface mulch options (hydromulch, compost blanket, and a no-mulch control) were evaluated for their ability to suppress weeds and improve crop perform...

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Main Authors: Jesse Puka-Beals, Greta Gramig
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: American Society for Horticultural Science (ASHS) 2021-01-01
Series:HortTechnology
Subjects:
biodegradable
newsprint
hemp
strip-tillage
weed/crop interference
weed community shift
small-scale
Online Access:https://journals.ashs.org/horttech/view/journals/horttech/31/1/article-p89.xml

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