Rush/Reed

[GAM]

I have just acquired a 5 acre paddock, its been grazed off by sheep, what's left is rush/reed grass covering about 20% of the field, sadly the reed/rush is going to seed, what are my best options?

 

[livestock 1]

I have just acquired a 5 acre paddock, its been grazed off by sheep, what's left is rush/reed grass covering about 20% of the field, sadly the reed/rush is going to seed, what are my best options?

Either spray it with Lupo (mcpa and 24d) or cut it and spray the regrowth next year
Lime fert and muck will help

 

[Dry Rot]

Horses will graze it out. Yes, I thought that would be popular!

 

[neilo]

I have just acquired a 5 acre paddock, its been grazed off by sheep, what's left is rush/reed grass covering about 20% of the field, sadly the reed/rush is going to seed, what are my best options?

Top it if they are going to seed, then spray the regrowth with MCPA, or Weedwipe with glyphosate (if you can access a wiper).

 

[Derrick Hughes]

I would spray it now it won't cost a fortune , MCPA and Validate , don't top for about 3 weeks

 

[Derrick Hughes]

I have just acquired a 5 acre paddock, its been grazed off by sheep, what's left is rush/reed grass covering about 20% of the field, sadly the reed/rush is going to seed, what are my best options?

Send a picture if you can , is it just a seed on a green stem or is it browning off ?
They be softer now , the regrowth is very hard and green ,

 

[GAM]

Send a picture if you can , is it just a seed on a green stem or is it browning off ?
They be softer now , the regrowth is very hard and green ,

Not good quality, this was topped in April

 

[Derrick Hughes]

If it was me I would get them sprayed , make sure you use a sticker like Validate , Prag have some if you can't get it