Content by Marcelo Moretti

Oregon State University Extension Service

How speed and timing affect electrical weed control in organic blueberry fields

Marcelo Moretti and Luisa Carolina Baccin

A view down two rows of blueberry plants.

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Weed control without chemicals? Learn how to use electricity to conquer unwanted plants in blueberry production.

Weeds are a persistent challenge in organic blueberry production. Electrical weed control offers an alternative nonchemical method that delivers high-voltage electricity through the weed’s tissue. Oregon State University researchers recently conducted five on-farm studies to answer common questions about the method, such as what the best application speed is, whether multiple applications help and what the energy cost is to maintain control through the season.

Weeds are a persistent challenge in organic blueberry production. Electrical weed control delivers high-voltage electricity through the weed’s tissue without the use of chemicals.

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