Weed Management in Currants and Gooseberries: Introduction

Excerpt from 2008 Chapter 14, Publication 75, Guide to Weed Control, Order this publication

Cultural Weed Control - see Weed Management in Berry Crops: Introduction.
There are no herbicides registered for preemergence weed control in currants and gooseberries. A biodegradable mulch could be used for weed control in the planting strip. A straw mulch will assist in weed control.
Recommended rates /ha or /ac refer to area actually treated with herbicide.
Site Preparation Before Planting - see Chapter 6, Special Methods of Weed Control
Herbicide Application Timings:
- Soil Applied Treatments include:
  - Preplant (PP) - Also see Chapter 6, Special Methods of Weed Control for details of products, rates and remarks.
- Postemergence (POST) - Leaf stage of the weeds is critical for good weed control. Smaller weeds are generally easier to kill but there needs to be enough leaf surface to intercept the herbicide. Apply according to recommended leaf stages. Crop stage is important to optimize crop safety. Adjuvants will frequently improve the weed control when used as directed. Weather or other conditions may influence the optimum rate of adjuvant, see the product label for more details. Always use appropriate drift management technology.