Integrated Weed Management in Vegetable Production

Vegetable growing imposes a particular weed management approach. Vegetable areas are usually small, but produce high-value crops that are commercially and gastronomically appreciated. Weeds can be controlled by several methods. However, each weed control method has advantages and disadvantages. None is applicable in all crop and weed situations. Continuous use of the same method leads to build up of tolerant weeds. It is, therefore, necessary to combine or change the method of weed control. Integrated weed control is a weed population management system that uses all suitable techniques in a compatible manner to reduce weed population and maintain them at levels below those causing economic injury.