Sheep sorrell in hay field

[Lars S]

Hi, we have a hay pasture that this year has a large amount of red sorrell or sheep sorrell as its also known in it. Is this something that will need to be sprayed before haying or is it okay for animals?

Appreciate any advice as first time we have come across it in our fields.

Many thanks,

 

[primmiemoo]

Hi, It's edible, and a good herb for salad. Zour-zebbs (spelling?) is a name for it, hereabouts. The leaves have a delicious zing when nibbled. They can't cause any harm in hay, but could alter the making time.

Was the ground poached over winter? There are a few strong patches of it in a small field here that was a high traffic area between bigger fields. The patches ought really to be grass harrowed and oversown after this year's cut.

 

[wr.]

What's the pH level?

 

[Derrick Hughes]

Dock family so treat as , but lime will help a lot

 

[Dry Rot]

Cheap enough to spray for. I got mine done a couple of years ago by a contractor. Hardly any plants now.

 

[Princess Pooper]

Should be fine for sheep to eat, we've had it in our hay fields for years. Also an essential food plant for the small copper caterpillar. Favoured by a slightly acidic soil.

 

[Bury the Trash]

Should be fine for sheep to eat, we've had it in our hay fields for years. Also an essential food plant for the small copper caterpillar. Favoured by a slightly acidic soil.

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