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How to control weeds effectively in cabbage

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June 09, 2023

These days, using herbicide makes far more sense than hand-hoeing or mechanical cultivation. But application rate is crucial

- Bill Kerr

How to control weeds effectively in cabbage

Hand-weeding has become a thing of the past, unless you plant a very small area. The cost of labour to do hand-weeding is so high, and today’s herbicides are so effective, that there really is no competition.

Mechanical cultivation is not a good option, as it damages the root system of the crops.

There are many different kinds of herbicide to choose from. Speak to your crop chemical representative about which types are best for your situation.

The application rate of herbicide is very important, and should be determined by soil type and soil condition.

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