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title: Nursery Weed Management Tips with Patrick
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datePublished: 2023-09-30 01:19:59
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author: Patrick Gorman
summary: "Video Transcript: Meet Patrick Hello, my name is Patrick Gorman. I’ve recently joined Fernland as an Agronomist, and I will be looking to work closely with Fernland’s new and existing clients to grow healthy, forward-moving plants economically and sustainably.The Challenge: Weed Management for Nursery Growers As a Nursery Grower, I know how time-consuming and frustrating weeds and their [...]"
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# Nursery Weed Management Tips with Patrick

> Video Transcript: Meet Patrick Hello, my name is Patrick Gorman. I’ve recently joined Fernland as an Agronomist, and I will be looking to work closely with Fernland’s new and existing clients to grow healthy, forward-moving plants economically and sustainably.The Challenge: Weed Management for Nursery Growers As a Nursery Grower, I know how time-consuming and frustrating weeds and their [...]

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Video Transcript: 

### Meet Patrick


	Hello, my name is Patrick Gorman. I’ve recently joined Fernland as an Agronomist, and I will be looking to work closely with Fernland’s new and existing clients to grow healthy, forward-moving plants economically and sustainably.

### The Challenge: Weed Management for Nursery Growers


	As a Nursery Grower, I know how time-consuming and frustrating weeds and their management can be. I’ve been fortunate to work with great mentors, and now, with Fernland’s extensive range, I want to pass on some key ideas to save you time and money.

### Starting Point: The Dispatch Area, Sprinklers, and Boundaries


	Stopping weeds before they get into the Dispatch area starts out under the sprinklers, in the laneways and along the boundaries of our Nurseries. I have used 
	[Specticle](/specticle-pre-emergent-herbicide/) and [Gamma](/gamma-herbicide/) together, which provide exceptional residual control that can last for up to 9 months. By applying these pre-emergent herbicides before putting pots on the ground, and along high-traffic areas, you and I can limit weed spread into and on top of pots.

### Next Up: Granular Pre-Emergent Options


	Next on the agenda, I would recommend some exceptional pre-emergent granules for your weed control routine. 
	[Farmalinx's Sayonara](/sayonara-10-gr-pre-emergent-herbicide/) delivers up to 6 months of residual control, while [BASF's Freehand](/freehand-pre-emergent-herbicide/) offers a reliable 3-month barrier. These options work well with most nursery lines.


	If you're looking for additional choices, 
	[Syngenta's Barricade](/barricade-pre-emergent-herbicide/) and [MacSpred's Dismiss](/dismiss-granular-ornamental-pre-emergent-herbicide/) are also worth your attention. Barricade provides up to 6 months of control, and Dismiss sustains a 3-month barrier. Incorporating these herbicides into your weed management strategy allows for a tailored approach that suits the unique needs of your nursery. As always, please trial these products on your more sensitive lines before broadly applying.

### The Nitty-Gritty: Manual Weeding


	Finally, and most importantly, it is critical to continue to manually remove weeds on a regular basis. I was taught the old-fashioned way to use a whiteboard and visibly record areas that had been ground sprayed, had pre-emergent applied, Spot Sprayed and Hand Weeded. If we are consistent in our approach, the time and money saved throughout the course of the year will be paramount.

### Get in Touch


	Please feel free to contact me or any of my colleagues regarding further information on the products discussed in this video. Thank you, and have a great day.