Herbicide application is essential in large-scale parsley cultivation because weeds begin to emerge before the parsley and grow faster, which can hinder the germination of the parsley or “choke” young crops.
The choice of herbicides and the timing of their application depend on the type of weeds present (broadleaf or narrowleaf, annual or perennial), the size of the weeds, and the type of soil and parsley cultivation method.
| Herbicide Application | Dose per ha | Application Time | Spectrum of Action |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carrot, parsnip, parsley, celery, fennel, dill | 2 – 4 l | after sowing but before crop emergence | suppresses all emerging weeds |
| Carrot, parsnip | 3 – 4 l | after sowing before crop emergence | annual narrowleaf and some broadleaf weeds |
| Carrot, parsnip | 0.25 – 0.5 l | after sowing before crop emergence | annual broadleaf weeds |
| Parsley* | 1 – 2.5 l (4 l) | after weed emergence | annual (lower dose) and perennial (higher dose) narrowleaf weeds |
Weeds are also controlled mechanically through inter-row cultivation.
