Weed control is tough for sure. Field prep is extremely important. Wipe out the weeds as best you can with generic Round-Up. If there are woody plants in the plot, such as briars or saplings, use 2-4-D also. Bush hog the plots if you can befoe planting.

Once the crops get going, selective herbicides are about the only route to go for excellent weed control unless you can regularly cultivate. We can not. A good perennial clover might be the trick. There are several very effective selective herbicdes for clovers. We have about 6 acres total in perrenial clovers.

We tried a new crop last summer ... Sunn Hemp. We had never heard of it. We were talked into this crop by a wildlife biologist, and we were skeptical. You can find a great deal of info on the benefits. We planted 6 fields that totaled about 7 acres. We were so pleased with the results that we are expanding the amount to as many of our 35 acres of plots as we can afford. Deer love it. This past fall, we bush hogged the crop and planted our regular winter mixes. I am thinking that this crop would be good for a sunny spot. Probably would not do so well in heavy shade. Before investing, I'd check with local ag extension agent to see if this, or whatever crop you are considering, is suitable for your area. Sunn Hemp does great in the south.