W.C. Johnson, III: Research Agronomist-Weed Science-USDA-ARS Tifton, Ga.

Dr Johnson and his team have recently conducted research and test plots on weed management in peanuts and Vidalia onions.

Dr. Johnson will be presenting his research data at the Georgia Fruit & Vegetable Conference in Savannah, Ga. The conference is Jan 7-10. The date of his presentation is not known at this time. The results of that research will be posted here.

Onions: Dr Johnson presented his findings on weed management in organic onions August 17, 2009 at the Vidalia Onion Research Center in Reidsville, Ga. 

The study consisted of summer solarization, cultivation with tine weeder and organic herbicides. ( An Einbock Tine Weeder was used)

This is a slide taken from the power point presentation


Cultivation with tine weeder-weed control


                                      Cutleaf evening primerose                     Henbit

                                   (% of control)   No.Weed/m2 *                 (% of control)   No Weed/m2 *   

 

No Cultivation                       66                   5.3                               72                      1.2            

 

Cultivate 2x                       89                     2.2                               85                      2.5

 

Cultivate 4x                        91                      1.4                                92                     0.8


Preliminary conclusion: Weeds can be effectively controlled by

Cultivation with a tine weeder. Four cultivations are slightly more effective

than two cultivations.

 

m2= an area of 3 ft x 3 ft

Organics and Einbock in High Demand

Organics are in high demand. The Einbock tined weeder is high demand world wide. In order to meet the increasing demand for the Einbcok tined weeder in the U.S., we have to make sure we get out orders into the productin line.!
We will be placing orders to the mnfg. facilty in late winter and early […]

Posted: September 29th, 2008

When can a tined weeder be used?

You can use the Einbock tine weeder from pre-emerge to laying by. In pre-emerge the weeder destroys 70% of the weeds by covering them with lose dirt so they can’t grow. Others are pulled up. The time of day- sunny - is best.

Posted: September 29th, 2008

How often do I have to replace the tines?

The Einbock tines are very durable. The wear depends on your soil type and use. They often last 3-4 years before they need replacing.

Posted: January 16th, 2008

Won’t It Destroy My Plants?

Not if you use it at the correct time. You can use the weeder at blind cultivation or after plants emerge. With the Einbock you can adjust the downpressure with one lever

Posted: January 16th, 2008

Why use a tined weeder?

The tines not only get in between the rows, it gets in between the plants too. 

Posted: December 31st, 2007