2009 Weed Control Guide for Vegetable Crops
MSU Extension Bulletin E-433

By Bernard H. Zandstra, Department of Horticulture, Michigan State University

Printed Bulletin Revised November, 2008
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GENERAL INFORMATION

CROP INFORMATION

Asparagus
Beans
Beets
Broccoli
Brussels Sprouts
Cabbage
Carrot
Cauliflower
Celery
Chicory
Chinese Vegetables
Collards
Corn
Cucumber
Dill
Eggplant
Endive
Escarole
Garlic
Horseradish
Kale
Kohlrabi
Leek
Lettuce
Mint
Muskmelon
Mustard
Okra
Onion
Parsley
Parsnip
Peas
Pepper
Potato
Pumpkin
Radish
Rhubarb
Rutabaga
Spinach
Squash
Strawberry
Sweet Potato
Swiss Chard
Tomato
Turnip
Turnip Greens
Watermelon

Non-crop Land

LEEK


Weed Problem   Chemical   Pounds Active Ingredient (AI)/Acre   Amount of Commercial Product/Acre   Remarks and Limitations
Items in bold have changed since the printed bulletin.

Preemergence   dimethenamid-P
(OUTLOOK 6E)
  0.98  
21 fl oz
  Apply after the 2 leaf stage of seeded leek, or after transplants are established. Suppresses grasses, nutsedge. 30 Day PHI.

  s-metolachlor
(DUAL MAGNUM 7.6E)
  0.63-1.26  
0.67-1.33 pt
  Apply at the leek 2-leaf stage. Use low rates on light soil. do not use on soils with <1% OM. 21-day PHI. See: www.farmassist.com to obtain label. SLN label.

Postemergence grasses   sethoxydim
(POAST 1.5E)
  0.19-0.28  
1-1.5 pt
  Apply to actively growing grasses. Include 1 pt COC/acre. Maximum 4.5 pt total/acre. 30-day PHI.

Perennials   glyphosate
(ROUNDUP 4L)
  2-3  
2-3 qt
  Apply to emerged perennials before planting in the spring or after harvest in the fall.