Comparison of flame weeding with other methods in vineyard weed control

T.Öz YokIn this study, carried out in Italia Table Grape vineyard of Tekirdağ Viticulture Research Institute established using pergola trellis system, weed species were identified and " weed flaming " one of the alternative weed management strategies was assayed. This study was conducted to evaluate the applicability of this worldwide newly recognized method in our region and country. Working principle of the available flaming machines were searched on literatures and prototype of flaming machine was developed to burn weeds using flame produced by prophan gas. As a result of our study it has been determined that 81,1 % of narrow leaved weeds and 72,5 % of broad leaved weeds have been eliminated using flame applied with suitable method in favorable conditions