Weed Management Option for Pumpkins (2022)

Cody Zesiger, Assistant Extension Professor of Agriculture, Utah State University

Description: Pumpkin patches provide many opportunities for late-season income but "stickers" from puncturevine (goat heads) and other weeds can easily ruin a family outing to the patch. Good weed management is an important consideration for creating a quality product and an idyllic backdrop that keeps patrons returning each year. Diverse weed management strategies for season-long weed control in pumpkins will be discussed as well as the pros and cons of each strategy.