Any fields that have been poached or are open in nature are particularly susceptible to weeds taking hold and dominating the sward. Waterlogged soils, low P and K status and low pH are all ideal conditions for buttercups and other weeds to become established.
Spraying weeds and buttercups will have greater control if it’s in conjunction with drainage, improving P and K soil fertility levels and applying some lime. As the buttercup is persistent weed, it is quite hard to kill, so it may require a repeat treatment later on in the year. MCPA and 2-4-D are effective sprays for killing the weed.
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Reseeding the best time to control docks
Grass yield benefits from dock control
Beef management: dairy X calves
Beef management: sowing kale
Any fields that have been poached or are open in nature are particularly susceptible to weeds taking hold and dominating the sward. Waterlogged soils, low P and K status and low pH are all ideal conditions for buttercups and other weeds to become established.
Spraying weeds and buttercups will have greater control if it’s in conjunction with drainage, improving P and K soil fertility levels and applying some lime. As the buttercup is persistent weed, it is quite hard to kill, so it may require a repeat treatment later on in the year. MCPA and 2-4-D are effective sprays for killing the weed.
Read more
Reseeding the best time to control docks
Grass yield benefits from dock control
Beef management: dairy X calves
Beef management: sowing kale
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