Herbicidal Measures

Herbicidal measures in sugarbeets

Sugarbeets have a rather subdued young plant development and a delayed row closure. Low air or ground temperatures in spring increase the effect. Of particular importance is the competition of the weeds in the 2-6 leaf stage of the sugarbeets.

What you should consider when weeding beets:

Because of the low competitive strength of young sugarbeet plants, total losses may sometimes occur if weed-control measures are not applied.

Therefore:

chemical weed control should begin using pre- or post-emergence methods, depending on the weed spectrum
three post-emergence treatments should be employed
- applying them at 10–12-day intervals
the positioning of the herbicidal measures should be flexible, corresponding to the weed emergence cycles
the active substance should be selected according to the occurrence of weeds and the soil conditions

Restriction regarding cultivation of farm saved sugarbeet seed

Avoiding damage to beets

Pay close attention to restrictions on subsequent crops with your herbicide!

The use of maize and cereal herbicides can cause damage to the sugarbeet. To avoid this, note the following points:

The triketone group in particular can damage beets
- Example: if maize is cultivated after beets, you must absolutely adhere to the restrictions on the succeeding crop
even sulfonylureas used in the previous crop can cause damage due to herbicides to the beet
- even the smallest amounts can cause damage
- Blemishes associated with brightening and red leaf margins may indicate such damage
- Intensive plough tillage and moist conditions can reduce the damage
clean your sprayer thoroughly before treating the beet fields

It is essential to observe the manufacturer's instructions for your herbicides and to keep your sprayer clean for use in beets.

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