Research was conducted in the 2006 growing season to evaluate potential herbicides in cabbage, table beets, carrots, and snap bean. The intent of this paper is to provide an update on these research projects. However, keep in mind, the majority of the herbicide products mentioned are NOT labeled on these crops. As always, check and read the label prior to any herbicide use. A summary of these projects is included below.

Cabbage. Research was conducted to evaluate experimental applications of Chateau (flumioxazin) applied 1, 3, and 7 days pre-transplant and 7 days post-transplant. Rates included 1.0 and 2.0 ounces of product per acre. Slight cabbage injury was observed when Chateau was applied at the higher rate 1 or 3 days prior to transplanting. Common lambsquarters, redroot pigweed, velvetleaf, and giant foxtail control were greatest when Chateau was applied 7 days after transplanting and least when the herbicide was applied 7 days prior to transplanting. Weed control was greater than 90% when Chateau was applied at either rate 1 or 3 days pre-transplant or 7 days post-transplant. Cabbage yield was greatest when Chateau was applied 7 days after transplanting.