Permitted 1 st Feb to 31 st August in new sown leysĬutting/ grazing restrictions may need to be extended to allow for poisonous weeds. Apply from 3 leaf grass stageĬhickweed, fat-hen, mayweeds, buttercups, docks and thistlesĪctive Ingredient fluroxypyr + clopyralid + florasulam. Useful suppression at later growth stages: Docks (seedling)įield Bindweed, Plantain spp, Field horsetails, Sorrel spp,īest option for high numbers of docks, chickweed, dandelion, nettles. Seedling stage (cotyledon to 2 or 3 leaves) and possibly a Add Triad to the tank first and then Legumex DB.Īddition of Triad is necessary for control of chickweed Apply after 2 leaf stage of grass and from 1 leaf clover stage.īest broad spectrum clover-safe option Apply after 2 leaf stage of grass and from 1 leaf clover stage. Needs small actively growing weeds for best effect. Herbicides for weed control in new leys (last updated 2016) Trade NameĬontrols moderate levels of docks, thistles, etc and most annual weeds. Dockstar, Forefront, Eagle, Thislex are okay to graze 7 days post-application, but 3-4 weeks if cutting silage Use the appropriate spay for the weeds you are targeting. Follow the product label for application rate and water rate.Cutting/ grazing restrictions may need to be extended to allow for poisonous weeds.Consider watercourses, weather, weed health before spaying.Ensure weeds are growing actively with healthy leaves for successful control.Avoid spraying when waterlogged, drought stress or cold stress.Always check the label for usage rate and water volume before use.Remember to keep the prescribed cross-compliance records and follow the product label.Keep water rates high – as per label recommendations.Avoid spraying in very dry or cold conditions (talk to your advisor/merchant if this is the case).Spray 6-8 weeks after re-seeding when there are 3 leaves on the grass and 1 true leaf on the clover.Apply the herbicide onto small, actively growing weeds (e.g.Have an even, vigorously growing sward.In silage/hay fields, you should always spray for these perennial weeds after reseeding as they will build up their root reserves and take over the grass. However, it is still better to spray them now rather than in a few years time. Perennial Weeds such as Docks, Dandelions, Creeping Buttercup and Creeping Thistle can be tolerated (at low numbers) in an intensive grazing situation. They are normally removed by grazing, cutting or leaving them to die naturally over winter. These weeds should not affect the establishment of the new sward (unless present in high numbers – if so spray them). Product choice is dependent on if clover is present in the new ley or notĪnnual weeds such as Fumitory, Fat Hen, and Deadnettle only live for 1 year.Control of docks, thistles, chickweed etc is much more effective at the seedling stage.Postemergence spray of new ley is the most cost-effective spray you will use.Germinal provides an overview to help farmers control weeds in their grassland by applying herbicide sprays effectively.
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