Establishment decides the result
A thin cover crop can become another weed-management problem. Use viable seed, correct placement and early monitoring.
Two suppression phases
Manage the living canopy and the post-termination residue as separate tools.
- Close the canopy before the main weed flush.
- Prevent cover-crop seed set.
- Preserve residue where compatible.
- Check allelopathy and planting interval.
Keep an integrated program
Cover crops can reduce pressure and herbicide dependence in some systems, but rescue options and field scouting remain important.