Weed Control
Weed control under mulch film
There are many herbicides in use with the Samco System around the world involving many different formulations. It is very important to follow the correct weed control programme and with the Samco System this is completed at the time of sowing by the Samco Machine. A well prepared seed bed will improve weed control. The Samco Machine sows the seed in a growing channel formed by the seeder. It lays a thin layer of degradable mulch film over the soil and then sprays pre-emergence herbicide both inside and outside the plastic for weed control. Some customers sowing early only spray under the film at the time of sowing and an overall or band spray later just when the plants are coming through the film with post emergence herbicide.
Very good weed Control
Under the film the weeds grow in flushes but are soon killed off by the Herbicide
Weed control is always easier under the film compared to outside film. Within 2 to 3 weeks after sowing the temperature increases under the film encouraging all the weed seeds to germinate in one flush, when the herbicides are still active.
Each country has it's own list of registered herbicides available that are suitable for use with the Samco System, we advise you to check with your herbicide supplier for the list of Registered Herbicide.
It is important that you use the full herbicide rate recommended by the manufacturer.
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This is a standard Herbicide Mix that gives good overall control, applied through the Samco Drill. |
Calaris is not suitable as a single Herbicide.
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Dual Gold is not suitable as a single Herbicide.
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Camix as a single Herbicide was better then Dual Gold, as it has Mesotrine in the mix. |
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Camix and Lagon, is a good mix for the Samco System.
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This Herbicide works very well under the film, but in dry conidtions, outside the film weed control is Poor.
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This blend of Herbicides is quite good for seasonal weed control inside and outside the film. |
No Herbicide used.
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This Herbicide mixture is excellent under the film, though in dry conditions weeds can develop outside the film. |
The pairing of these Herbicides works well overall for the Samco System.
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This mix has given Excellent Control under and outside the film. |
The combined mixture shows good weed control under and outside the film. |
This is the Best Weed Control Result
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Calaris 1.5L/Ha
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P.D.M 4.5L/Ha
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Grounded 0.4L/Ha
Available Herbicides
