Weed management in horticultural crops is an essential cultural practice because weeds compete with crops for nutrients, water, light, and space, and also harbor pests and diseases. Since most horticultural crops such as fruits, vegetables, flowers, and plantation crops are high-value and often widely spaced, effective and timely weed control is necessary to ensure higher yield and better quality produce. Various weed management methods are adopted, and an integrated approach is generally recommended for sustainable production. Cultural methods form the foundation of weed management in horticulture. Proper land preparation through deep ploughing and harrowing helps to uproot and expose weed seeds and perennial weed propagules to sunlight, thereby reducing their viability. Crop rotation is also useful, especially in vegetable cultivation, as it breaks the life cycle of specific weeds. Use of clean seeds and planting materials prevents the introduction of new weed species into the field. Mulching is widely practiced in horticultural crops. Organic mulches such as straw,