Blueberry Weed Control Programs

Herbicide Rotations in BlueberriesØ Years 4 and beyond: at least 2 pre applications a year (Feb/Marand Jun/July) – Florida maybe 3 or 4 with overhead irrigationØ Start with Surflan / Simazine (1 st year, 1 st 2 applications, 2 qteach)Ø Next year Surflan / Simazine, rotate in spring to Chateau (8 to10 oz /A) with fall applications of either Karmex (1.5 to 2 lb /A)or Solicam (2.5 to 3 lb /A)Ø Other products to consider in the rotation are Sinbar (1.0 lb /A– fall) and Velpar 1.3 lb /A - spring)Ø Sinbar, Velpar and Karmex cause less injury in soils withgreater than 3% Organic Matter