Can I use chemical weed control during the planting year?
A. Glyphosate herbicide may be used as a burn down prior to planting. This does not provide residual weed control. For residual control of competing vegetation, Journey (BASF Corp.), a chemical containing imazapic and glyphosate, may be used as a preemergence herbicide. Always read and follow the label when using herbicides. The label for Journey can be found at www.vmanswers.com/products.aspx?pid=7.