Weed Control in Field Vegetables: Control of problem grass & broad-leaved weeds & volunteers!
Posted on 04 July 2025
Effective weed management is crucial for minimising competition for essential resources, including nutrients, light, and moisture, particularly during the early stages of crop establishment.
Weeds such as fat-hen, redshank, cleavers, and creeping thistle are common across UK vegetable fields and can impact both crop vigour and harvest quality.
At Clayton Plant Protection, we offer a proven range of herbicides specifically suited to the needs of vegetable growers across the UK.
Clayton Cocoon™ – A powerful herbicide for controlling perennial and broad-leaved weeds like thistles, dandelions, and mayweeds in onions and brassicas.
Clayton Comply™ / Clayton Obey™ – Versatile thiocarbamate herbicides for early-season control of annual grasses and broadleaf weeds such as annual meadow grass, cleavers, and knotgrass.
Flexible use across vegetable crops:
In addition to their main label uses, Clayton Comply & Clayton Obey are available for off-label use across many key vegetable crops including carrot, celeriac, leek and garlic under appropriate EAMUs*.
*Always consult current EAMU guidelines and label recommendations before use.
Need help selecting weed control solutions?
For further information on products in this update and our full product range, Get in touch with our Technical Team:
Will Ridgwell – Commercial Manager – will@claytonpp.com
Martyn Rogers – Product Development Manager – martyn@claytonpp.com
Information in this update does not constitute a recommendation; it is for guidance only. Detailed information about our products can be found on our website. Brand names used in this update are trademarks of Clayton Plant Protection. Use plant protection products safely. Always read the label and product information before use.