Field research was carried out in autumn 2002 to test improved physical and mechanical weed control strategies in organic spinach. Four different work chains were compared. Specific operative machines (spring tine harrow, flame weeder and precision hoe) were set for the conventional soil preparation (ridge 1,4 m wide) adopted by farmers for organic spinach for fresh market (hand picking).Throughout the testing period weed community, weed density and its total biomass were sampled. Preliminary results showed that relevant improvement in weed control and crop production may be obtained by new tested operative machine. Good control
Physical weed control in organic spinach production
PERUZZI, ANDREA;RAFFAELLI, MICHELE;
2004-01-01
Abstract
Field research was carried out in autumn 2002 to test improved physical and mechanical weed control strategies in organic spinach. Four different work chains were compared. Specific operative machines (spring tine harrow, flame weeder and precision hoe) were set for the conventional soil preparation (ridge 1,4 m wide) adopted by farmers for organic spinach for fresh market (hand picking).Throughout the testing period weed community, weed density and its total biomass were sampled. Preliminary results showed that relevant improvement in weed control and crop production may be obtained by new tested operative machine. Good controlFile in questo prodotto:
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