Collection: Organic Weed Control
Organic Weed Control
Integrated pest management for any pest, including weeds, may require more than one method for adequate organic weed control.
Mulch deprives weeds of sunlight which deprive them of life! Coconut Fiber chips are beautiful, and retain moisture.
Biodegradable film is great on annual veggie beds, and an alternative to plastic based fabrics.
We also offer Avenger Weed Killer spray, which is OMRI-certified for your organic garden.
Learn More About Organic Weed ControlWeed Flamers
A great tool for scorching weeds into submission! Just a quick wave of the fiery wand breaks down cell walls, effectively killing the plant. Flamers are highly effective on young, annual weeds, but perennial weeds with taproots or woody stems may require reflaming.
Pre-Emergent
An herbicide that inhibits seeds from germinating (see Corn Gluten Meal).
Mulching Plastic
Mulch deprives weeds of sunlight, preventing their growth. Plastic mulching film prevents weeds from finding their way up to the sky.
Non-Selective
Synthetic herbicides can "select" which types of plants the chemicals will effect. Organic herbicides cannot do this and so are "non-selective."
Solarization
Transparent polyethylene plastic placed on moist soil during the hot summer months for approx. 6 weeks increases soil temperatures to levels lethal to many soil-borne plant pathogens, weed seeds, and seedlings (including parasitic seed plants), nematodes, and some soil residing mites.
Weed Fabric
Woven weed fabric chokes out weeds by depriving them of sun. This strong, woven material prevents weeds from growing up while still allowing water to penetrate into the ground.
Organic Herbicides
Ingredients may include concentrated d- limonene, clove oil, cinnamon oil, vinegar, and citric acid. These herbicides are non-selective and non-systemic, meaning any plant sprayed will be affected, and they kill the above surface foliage of plants.
Non-Systemic
Synthetic herbicides go into the system of plants, organic herbicides do not, and so are "non-systemic."
