What cultural methods can be used to control weeds in the vegetable garden?

Question:

What cultural methods can be used to control weeds in the vegetable garden?

Answer:

There are several cultural or management techniques the gardener can use to reduce weeds in the vegetable garden. 

  • Watering Directly
  • Proper Plant Spacing
  • Tilling (stale seedbed technique)
  • Cover Crops
  • Mulches

Learn more about each of these methods in this article: Weed Control in the Vegetable Garden

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  • Specialist
  • Consumer Horticulture Extension
Last updated on
March 20, 2024