Straw Poll:Weed management—and higher yields—in organic potato production with straw mulch

摘要

Weeds are a challenge in any production system, and organic potatoes are no exception. Successful management requires multiple approaches including both long-term strategies such as crop rotation and cover cropping, and short-term remedies. In organicpotato production, in-season weed management relies heavily on tillage. Through a collaboration with Wisconsin organic potato growers, University of Wisconsin researchers investigated an alternative strategy with potential benefits beyond weed suppression—mulching with straw.