What cultural methods can be used to control weeds in the vegetable garden?

Question: 

What cultural methods can be used to control weeds in the vegetable garden?

Answer: 

There are several cultural or management techniques the gardener can use to reduce weeds in the vegetable garden. 

  • Watering Directly
  • Proper Plant Spacing
  • Tilling (stale seedbed technique)
  • Cover Crops
  • Mulches

Learn more about each of these methods in this article: Weed Control in the Vegetable Garden

Answered By: 
Aaron Steil, Consumer Horticulture Extension Specialist
Category: 
Weeds
Vegetables and Herbs
Tags: 
annual weeds
controlling weeds
home vegetables
growing vegetables
Cultural Practices
cultural practice

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