Practice Abstract - Research and innovation

Creeping thistle - Successful control in organic farming

Problem

The development of problematic weed in arable organic farming

Solution

It provides an introduction to the creeping thistle growth characteristics and suggests various measures to control them

Description

In recent years, the creeping thistle has become a problematic weed, especially for organic arable farms with good soils. Wherever it grows, it is competing with crops for water and nutrients. Once established, the thistle can only be reduced to a tolerable density with a lot of patience. So far, there is no patent remedy for its control on organic farms. By abiding certain rules of plant cultivation in combination with direct methods, the thistle can be effectively controlled. Link: http://orgprints.org/30989/13/1716-thistle.pdf

Source Project
OK-Net Arable – Organic Knowledge Network Arable
Ongoing | 2015-2018
Main funding source
Horizon 2020 (EU Research and Innovation Programme)
Geographical location
Belgium
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