- Author: Oleg Daugovish
- Author: Steven Fennimore
- Author: Mark Bolda
- Posted by: Gale Perez
Published on: March 25, 2014
From the UC Strawberries and Caneberries blog :: Oct. 11, 2013
A response to the question posed to us concerning how soon one should be applying water to Chateau (flumioxazin) sprayed in the furrows for weed control in strawberry. The label says that this herbicide can be applied at a minimum of 30 days before transplant of strawberries, but it doesn't seem to specify how soon to apply the water after application.
Probably the sooner you apply water to furrows the better, but in a study run by Oleg in Ventura County, Chateau was applied to furrows about a month before sprinklers were turned on and the herbicide was effective...
Tags: herbicide (86), strawberries (2)
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- Author: Brad Hanson
Published on: March 22, 2012
I just read about an interesting development in the methyl iodide (Midas) controversy - the fumigant is being pulled from US use by the manufacturer. While the decision is not altogether surprising in California, I admit that I didn't expect a US-wide registration withdrawel. As I mentioned in a post right after the fumigant was registered, is certainly is an effective material but stirred up a tremendous controversy in the state.
I'm sure more information will be available over the next few day from news outlets and online sources...
I'm sure more information will be available over the next few day from news outlets and online sources...
Tags: fruit and vegetable crops (15), orchards and vineyards (101), soil fumigant issues (12), strawberries (2)
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