Weed control in the autumn: take advantage of the benefits

A crop plan with wheat and barley is a good thing for both the structure and the organic matter balance of the soil. The (root) weeds can also be tackled properly.

For the latter, an autumn application with Herold is the best strategy. There are several reasons for this:

• Herold fights problem weeds extremely effectively: it is strong against grasses such as dusk, windhalm and annual meadow grass. And it is strong against dicots such as speedwell, purple dead nettle and ragwort.
• There is no question of 'burning' the root weeds. The root weeds can be optimally controlled in the spring.
• Clean through the winter gives the crop a problem-free start. This produces a higher yield (with a heavier weed pressure) than when the weeds are only controlled in the spring.
• The highly effective resistance management prevents the unnoticed 'selection out' of ALS- or ACC-ase-resistant weeds. Less stress in the busy spring: the weeds in the grain have already been controlled.
• And last but not least: it almost always results in lower costs than with the other necessary spring herbicide(s). On lighter soils, loess soil and in winter barley, Herold should be used in early post-emergence. The best application moment is then the so-called 'point stage', when the wheat has just emerged.

On clay soil, 'sowing time is Herold time'. You can spray immediately after sowing. Herold's soil action therefore benefits from the moisture still present in the seed furrow.

On the lighter soils, loess soil and also in winter barley, Herold should be used in the early post-emergence. The best application moment is then the so-called 'point stage', when the wheat has just emerged.In the spring, the crop benefits from the optimal, undisturbed growth opportunities.

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