Sentences with phrase «preventing weed seeds»
They also are turning to herbicides that have residual activity in the soil, preventing weed seeds from growing into a new generation of weeds.
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Ultimately, the aim is to prevent weeds setting seeds, or vegetatively reproducing, so that the weed population is reduced over time, reducing weed competition and preserving the natural environment.
«In other parts of the U.S., this species has devastated cotton production and in many areas, especially in Georgia, it was not uncommon to see cotton fields literally mowed down to prevent this weed from producing seed,» Hager said.
Mulch the soil to prevent water evaporation, maintain an even, cool soil temperature and prevent the germination of weed seeds.