Re: [RC] [RC] Roundup Weed Control in the Pasture - Truman Prevatt
Michelle,
How do bine weed and knapweed spread, runners, seeds or both?
Most of the true weeds we have seem to spread by seed. The vines - if
you wait too long after the start of growing season will take over.
When I had an area that was covered in vines, I had to spray three
times the first year, then in mid summer the next two years. In general
I've found the hotter it is when you use it - the better it works.
As far as my pasture I have cut it at least 3 times a summer for the
last 6 years. That has done more to reduce the seed spreading weeds in
the pasture as anything. The grass is slowly becoming very thick and
chocking out the weeds. I only use spray on the fence rows - mostly
vines and where I can't cut. We have this obnoxious soft wood tree
that grows very fast. It has thornes and I had to clear a lot of it out
when we moved here. I cut it in the pasture and spray it on the fence
rows.
Truman
Michelle Fink wrote:
My experience is a little different than Truman's - in our area some of the
most pervasive weeds (such as bine weed or knapweed) are more vulnerable to
Fall spraying. I'd second Ed's recommendation - your extension office will
help with determining what to spray and when.
Happy Trails,
Michelle
(Colorado)
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