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Weed control operations in pistachio Iranian Pistachio orchards

Prevention is always better than cure, even for weeds in pistachio orchards. Even weeds should be prevented from entering the gardens, especially through irrigation canals and streams. Pistachio orchards in the United States and Australia have highly efficient filters at the entrances to canals and streams to prevent weed seeds from entering the orchards.

 

The flood irrigation method, which unfortunately exists in more than 90% of Iranian pistachio orchards and causes water-filled areas even after several days of irrigation, provides the best place for weeds to grow and develop. It is very important to control weeds outside and around pistachio orchards before the weeds reach the seed production stage.

 

Of course, it should be noted that many weeds in the margins of pistachio orchards are a refuge for some important pests, including pistachio ages, and if there is a high population of pests on some weeds in the margins of pistachio orchards, such as Artemisia dandruff and They can be dangerous and cause the pest to move into the garden. The transfer of weed seeds through tractors and other tools into healthy gardens should be prevented.