You read it right. WEEDS. These are plants that can compete with your main crop. They grow where it is not wanted. If they dominate your field, you can expect significant loss in your harvest. Here are some weeds to monitor in your farm:
Amaranthus spinosus
Chromolaena odorata
Eclipta prostrata
Physallis angulata
Celosia argentea
Cyperus kyllingia
Ipomoea triloba
Synedrella nodiflora
Cynodon dactylon
Paspalum conjugatum
Ageratum conyzoides
Trianthema portulacastrum
Coccinia grandis
Portulaca oleracea
Cleome rutidosperma
Heliotropium indicum
Digitaria ciliaris
Tridax procumbens
Commelina benghalensis
Ipomoea aquatica
Paspalum conjugatum
Ipomoea triloba
Although they are labeled as ‘unwanted’, make sure not to overdo your weeding. These species can also serve as alternative host to pests. Instead of feeding on your main crop, they’ll go to these weeds. 😉
Agriwanderist PH 