Uploaded November 2022 | Updated September 2026, 3 weeks ago
Klaas Martens, who farms nearly 2,000 acres of organic grains and legumes in Upstate New York, discusses how well-executed blind cultivation practices help him manage weeds without the use of herbicides. A key consideration is timing and tool selection--how he takes advantage of differences in the growth stage of crops and weeds to kill as many weeds as possible in each pass.
This video is part of a larger series highlighting the ecological weed management practices used on farms across the country: youtube.com/playlist?list=PLWlltQ6Oy0zrAiZ1e5bY74A48GTAuOJdC
Learn more about the ecological approach to weed management with the SARE book Manage Weeds on Your Farm: sare.org/resources/manage-weeds-on-your-farm
Klaas Martens, who farms nearly 2,000 acres of organic grains and legumes in Upstate New York, discusses how well-executed blind cultivation practices help him manage weeds without the use of herbicides. A key consideration is timing and tool selection--how he takes advantage of differences in the growth stage of crops and weeds to kill as many weeds as possible in each pass.
This video is part of a larger series highlighting the ecological weed management practices used on farms across the country: youtube.com/playlist?list=PLWlltQ6Oy0zrAiZ1e5bY74A48GTAuOJdC
Learn more about the ecological approach to weed management with the SARE book Manage Weeds on Your Farm: sare.org/resources/manage-weeds-on-your-farm
