pre·e·mer·gence

[pree-i-mur-juhns]
adjective
occurring or applied before the emergence of a plant from the soil: preemergence herbicide.
Also, pre-e·mer·gence.


Origin:
1930–35; pre- + emergence

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Weed control for pot-in-pot production using preemergence herbicides.
For normal varieties, both preemergence and postemergence herbicides will be
  used in accordance with the weed spectrum.
Some weed control products contain both a fertilizer and a preemergence
  herbicide.
Preemergence application immediately after planting.
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