Weeds in coffee – Fast, effective management with the right herbicide
Weeds – "stealing" nutrients and water from coffee
Many growers think weeds are a small matter, but if not managed thoroughly, weeds will:
- Compete with coffee for water, light and nutrients
- Shelter pests such as mealybugs, ants and nematodes…
- Make it harder to move around, care for the crop and harvest
Especially in the rainy season, weeds grow very fast; if not controlled in time they can cause major yield losses.
Common weeds in coffee gardens
| Weed | Characteristics | Severity |
|---|---|---|
| Cogongrass (Imperata cylindrica) | Long leaves, dense growth, strongly spreading roots | ***** |
| Bermuda grass (Cynodon dactylon) | Creeps along the ground, hard to pull out by the roots | **** |
| Cỏ lồng vực (barnyard grass) | Grows tall, competes strongly for light | **** |
| Sedges (Cyperus spp.) | Underground tubers, spread quickly | ***** |
| Cỏ đuôi phụng, cỏ lá tre | Grow in clumps, spread quickly by seed | *** |
Vietquat 200SL – visible results within 24 hours
Key features:
- Fast action: weeds die back within 24 hours
- Does not affect the soil or the main crop when used at the correct rate
- Works on cogongrass, sedges, broadleaf weeds and annual weeds
- Suitable for coffee gardens, including replanting areas and young gardens
How to use Vietquat 200SL in coffee gardens
- Rate: 150ml per 20-litre tank of water
- When to spray: When the weeds are green and actively growing
- How to spray: ✅ Use a fan nozzle ✅ Spray evenly over the weed canopy; do not spray when rain is coming ✅ Avoid contact with young coffee stems
Can be combined with Viet-up 90 to improve adhesion and reduce wash-off from unexpected rain
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[NEWS 5/9/2025]
