It can be removed by slashing and spraying the regrowth with glyphosate, however, some people have reported difficulties killing the plant. Large trees are generally only suitable for external windbreaks and need to be placed further from the crop area to prevent competition. Smaller trees can be used for both internal and external windbreaks. Artificial windbreaks Artificial windbreaks can be used on the boundary of the property but, because of cost are usually used as smaller, internal windbreaks. Nursery crops of cereal rye Nursery crops of cereal rye or other cereal species can be planted between the rows of direct seeded vegetable crops such as carrots and onions to reduce sandblasting of emerging seedlings.
Cereal rye is tough and withstands sandblasting much better then other cereals.
It is sown at a rate of about 50 kg per hectare. The cereal rye is killed with a selective grass herbicide once the crop is established and before the cereal rye seriously competes with the vegetable crop. Nursery crops only protect the emerging seedling and do not offer many of the other advantages of windbreaks that are listed above. Its availability does not imply suitability to other areas, and any interpretation or use is the responsibility of the user. Mention of product or trade names does not imply recommendation, and any omissions are unintentional.