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

PARSNIP


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   linuron
(LOROX 50DF)
  1-2  
2-4 lb
  Apply before parsnips emerge and again after they are 4 inches tall. Do not apply above 85 F or 40 PSI.

  s-metolachlor
(DUAL MAGNUM 7.6E)
  0.63-1.26  
0.67-1.33 pt
  Apply to soil after seeding. Apply 0.5 inches irrigation to dry soil after application. Do not use on soils with <1.5% OM. Use high rate on muck soils with >20% OM. See: www.farmassist.com to obtain label

Postemergence grasses   clethodim
(SELECT MAX 0.97E)
  0.068-0.12  
9-16 fl oz
  Apply to actively growing grasses. Maximum 64 fl oz/acre/year. Include 0.25% NIS/acre. 30-day PHI.

Perennials and annuals   glyphosate
(ROUNDUP 4L)
  2-3  
2-3 qt
  Apply to emerged perennials before planting or after harvest.