Get Rid of Weeds (GROW) Has Developed an Information Video on Use of Roller Crimpers

Mark VanGessel, Extension Weed Specialist; mjv@udel.edu

as tools for terminating cover crops or simply managing cover crop residue, especially when planting green.

But using them comes with a learning curve, as growers sort through the different types of crimpers available and learn how to integrate them with their planters and the planting process. That’s where this GROW video can help!

A video on the detailed breakdown of roller crimper use, including:

  • The pros and cons of different types of roller crimpers
  • Rolling and crimping to kill a cover crop versus managing cover crop residue and mulch
  • The considerations for using a roller crimper before, during or after planting

Video can be found at https://growiwm.org/the-lowdown-on-roller-crimpers/