Autumn weed control in grassland
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September and October is a good time to control weeds in grassland. Weeds are still actively growing and it is an ideal time to control seedling weeds such as Docks, Thistles and a range of other weeds before they have time to compete with the grass. Autumn is the best time to control Ragwort too
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Weed control in new leys
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Nufarm have a number of products for use in newly sown grassland.
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- High load Mircam and Mircam can be used in young grass once the grass has started tillering. Both products will control difficult weeds such as Chickweed. Many seedling perennial grassweeds will also be contolled.
- Mircam Plus is another option for young grassland from three leaves onwards. Mircam Plus has a broad spectrum of activity. Seedling weeds are controllled. Established perennial weeds need to have an appreciable amount of leaf to absorb the chemical for best control.
- Both products will kill clover
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Established grassland in the autumn
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Monitor your grassland carefully in the autumn. Seedling Docks can often germinate in the autumn and can be controlled cheaply with products such as Hiload Mircam providing grassland does not shield the weeds
Weeds which have been cut such as Docks and Nettles and allowed to re-grow can also be well controlled in the autumn providing they are actively growing and there is an adequate amount of foliage present. Broad spectrum products such as Mircam Plus and Pierce are particularly useful in the autumn
Any weeds which have flowered and are dying off such as Thistles or Nettles will not be well controlled.
Ragwort seedlings are particularly susceptible in the autumn. Products such as Thrust or Magneto can give good results.
Always be aware that a good drying period is needed after spraying and never spay if rain is imminent.
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Always read the label: use pesticides safely
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