Weed Control in Carrot

Weeds reduce carrot yields by reducing the size of carrot roots through direct competition for nutrients, space, and water. Weeds also deform carrot roots, making them unmarketable. Weeds late in the season may also cause severe harvesting problems. This revised 3-page fact sheet was written by Pete...

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Main Authors: Peter J. Dittmar, William M. Stall
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: The University of Florida George A. Smathers Libraries 2012-07-01
Series:EDIS
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Online Access:https://journals.flvc.org/edis/article/view/119974
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Summary:Weeds reduce carrot yields by reducing the size of carrot roots through direct competition for nutrients, space, and water. Weeds also deform carrot roots, making them unmarketable. Weeds late in the season may also cause severe harvesting problems. This revised 3-page fact sheet was written by Peter J. Dittmar and William M. Stall, and published by the UF Department of Horticultural Sciences, June 2012. HS201/WG026: Weed Control in Carrot (ufl.edu)
ISSN:2576-0009