Grassland sprays

[JPB]

Hi. I know it's bee done to death but what is everyone's favourite grassland spray this year? Got a few jobs coming up, mainly thistles and nettles. How well does thistlex perform with nettles? Looks cost effective way for thistles.
I used headland polo last year. Mostly had good results but hasn't touched nettles as most have grown back and an odd thistle has grown back. I see pastor is no longer available and equivalent looks expensive? Thanks

 

[milkloss]

Thistlex is really good stuff. Wouldn't say it was legal but if you got some gala/starane/hatchett xtra/minstrel to chuck with it then it would be hot on nettles too. Pastor on steroids if you like

 

[dazza b]

Hi. I know it's bee done to death but what is everyone's favourite grassland spray this year? Got a few jobs coming up, mainly thistles and nettles. How well does thistlex perform with nettles? Looks cost effective way for thistles.
I used headland polo last year. Mostly had good results but hasn't touched nettles as most have grown back and an odd thistle has grown back. I see pastor is no longer available and equivalent looks expensive? Thanks

Pastor replacement is governor and is the same price per litre but comes in 5l cans instead of 2l cans

 

[neilo]

Pastor replacement is governor and is the same price per litre but comes in 5l cans instead of 2l cans

Agronomist told me last week that you can't get Governor any more (withdrawn because of wetters?). Lots of similar sprays are apparently off the market currently, pending approvals.
Even Pastor has changed, become Pas & Tor, in separate bottles or something similar.

 

[JPB]

So I could mix thistlex and minstrel? Is minstrel mcpa based. What will the mix of chemicals be for a hectare?

 

[milkloss]

I wouldn't give a specific recommendation in light of the legalities! Have a look at a pastor label and compare to the others, reckon you'll work it out easy enough

Fluroxypyr is the one missing from thistlex. Check out the grams per litre of each active.
http://uk.dowagro.com/products/thistlex/
http://uk.dowagro.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/Pastor-GBR-2lt-leaf-218905-07.pdf

 

[Kevtherev]

I would be careful giving advice out and not being qualified beware of the
SPRAY POLICE @Clive

 

[milkloss]

I would be careful giving advice out and not being qualified beware of the
SPRAY POLICE @Clive

I was merely highlighting the missing active ingredient. I only use and mix agrochemicals on the recommendation of a suitably qualified professional

 

[Al R]

I wouldn't give a specific recommendation in light of the legalities! Have a look at a pastor label and compare to the others, reckon you'll work it out easy enough

Fluroxypyr is the one missing from thistlex. Check out the grams per litre of each active.
http://uk.dowagro.com/products/thistlex/
http://uk.dowagro.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/Pastor-GBR-2lt-leaf-218905-07.pdf

Fluroxypyr is the active in DOXSTAR but it's a lot more expensive than buying HATCHET XTRA in bigger cans and adjusting the rate accordingly.

 

[Rob Holmes]

MCPA and 2,4-D + Dicamba (Agritox + Thrust)

 

[Bury the Trash]

MCPA and 2,4-D + Dicamba (Agritox + Thrust)

unless it's early in a reseed situation ya might as well pee on them with similar results .

how many times have i heard mcpa et all recommended...... what a waste of time and money.....

 

[Rob Holmes]

Done a cracking job curling weeds I did a few days ago

 

[Pasty]

Nettles won't take constant topping.