It is that time of year again when growers start planting their cabbage crop in Colquitt County. This circular focuses on developing sound herbicide programs while minimizing crop injury for the following production systems: 1) transplanting into mulch, 2) transplanting into bareground, and 3) seeding into bareground. It is critical for growers to understand that their specific production practices may alter weed and crop responses. The link below contains information about weed control in broccoli, cabbage and cauliflower.
Critical Thinking Points To Avoid Crop Injury in these type of production systems!
1. In transplant production, use the Goal 2XL formulation. DO NOT USE GOAL IN SEEDED PRODUCTION!
2. Use conservative herbicide rates when planting on sandy soil with low organic matter and/or with intense irrigation.
3. Dual Magnum topical application should be applied when crop is growing normally and not overly stressed.
4. In mulch, avoid Roundup over mulch within 7 d of planting regardless of washing the mulch. Gramoxone can be
applied the day before planting as long as it is washed from the mulch appropriately.
5. In bareground production, do not apply Roundup within 3 days of transplanting.
6. In bareground transplant production, do not disturb Goal application with tillage.
7. Dual Magnum and Reflex are third party registrations and labels must be obtained from www.farmassist.com
8. Always follow label restrictions of each product used; read label for potential injury or carryover concerns.
