The growth of weeds in vegetable production systems is enhanced by soil disturbance, irrigation and the application of fertilisers.

Weed pressure is generally higher when soil conditions are poor due to heavy cropping.

This fact sheet, produced by the Soil Wealth ICP team, provides growers and advisors with an overview of:

• Important weed species in Australian vegetables and their impact on profitability.
• Weed control methods and critical success factors.
• Key features of an Integrated Weed Management approach.