Re: [RC] [RC] Roundup Weed Control in the Pasture - Michelle Fink
Hi Truman,
Both spread by their extensive root systems and
seeds... Tilling divides the plants and makes more of them. You
can get some control by spraying them at different times of year, but our
extension service recommends Fall spraying. Bindweed gets hit with
glycophospate, Knapweed gets Tordon & 2 4-D.
Our hot/drought weather combo causes plants leaves
and stems to thicken in summer so they don't lose as much water through
transpiration, which also makes them not take up as much herbicide when it's hot
(I think that's how it works).
Subject: Re: [RC] [RC] Roundup Weed
Control in the Pasture
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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