October 2, 2024

QUIZ – Fall weeds photo quiz

Fall is a good time to control perennials and winter annuals, and even lay the groundwork for spring management of annuals. Can you identify these five weeds worthy of fall management?

1. What is this weed?

Canada thistle
2. What is this weed?

kochia topped by header
3. What is this weed?

Downy brome
4. What is this weed?

Perennial sow thistle
5. What is this weed?


 

Read our new Fundamental article on fall weed control. Thanks to AAFC research scientists Shaun Sharpe, Charles Geddes and Breanne Tidemann for their help with this quiz. 

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