Burley Tobacco Extension
Burley Tobacco Extension

Spiny Amaranth

Spiny Amaranth

More commonly known as pigweed or careless weed, this species can be a serious pest in tobacco fields.  If left unchecked pigweed will overtake a tobacco crop competing for light and nutrients.
More commonly known as pigweed or careless weed, this species can be a serious pest in tobacco fields. If left unchecked, pigweed will overtake a tobacco crop, competing for light and nutrients.

Contact Information

Bob Pearce
Extension Tobacco Specialist

1405 Veterans Drive Lexington, KY 40546

859-257-5110

rpearce@uky.edu