Crop rotation strategies for suppressing perennial weeds

Crop rotation techniques for organic weed control and soil fertility

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Detail description

Preventive weed control in organic arable farming through strategic crop rotation and cover cropping. The guide recommends avoiding winter crops after legumes to limit perennial weed persistence, instead promoting undersown cover crops and competitive spring crops to suppress weeds and manage nutrients. Designed for organic farmers, it supports sustainable rotation planning with practical crop and green manure selection based on weed competitiveness and nitrogen demand. Related resource: https://orgprints.org/31053/

Contribution detail info

Project

OK-Net Arable

Organic Knowledge Network Arable

Location
Denmark
Authors
Margrethe Askegaard
Purpose
Support decision-making and strategic planning, Implement best practices

File type
document
Created on
Mar 20, 2026
Origin language
Danish
Official project website
OK-Net Arable
License
Other