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Thursday, June 12, 2025

Weed Control in the Nursery – Sanitation, Herbicides, and Mulches

Anthony Witcher

Time and Session Location

8:45 AM-9:45 AM

Willow B

CEUs Available (Pending Approval)

Cost:

What You Will Learn:

Weeds are a constant challenge in nursery production, but with the right strategies, you can take control! In this session, we’ll dive into effective sanitation practices to reduce weed spread, plus explore how pre-emergent herbicides and mulches provide residual control during production. Learn about the best management practices for preventing weed infestations, and discover mulch products and herbicides that safely reduce labor costs by minimizing the need for hand weeding. Save time, money, and effort while keeping your crops clean and healthy!

More About the Presenter (s):

Dr. Anthony Witcher is an Associate Professor at the Tennessee State University Otis L. Floyd Nursery Research Center in McMinnville. With a background in horticulture, he is dedicated to developing sustainable practices for ornamental crop production. The focus of his research program is to address major issues in nursery crop production with an emphasis on weed management, cover crops, and alternative soil/substrate amendments.

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