Yarrow in grassland.

[peewit]

Having trouble with yarrow in grassland, any ideas what to spray with. Have tried Forefront but only knocked it back recovering well now unfortunately.

 

[jack6480]

Aren’t we all trying to grow yarrow on our grass lands now?

 

[An Gof]

Having trouble with yarrow in grassland, any ideas what to spray with. Have tried Forefront but only knocked it back recovering well now unfortunately.

Why do you want to kill it? Stock seem to like it here in the old permanent pastures.

 

[tinsheet]

Yarrows great stuff

 

[peewit]

Started to overtake grass in the horse paddocks but is now invading sheep fields. Don't mind some but it is becoming a nuisance and horses wont eat it.

 

[An Gof]

Started to overtake grass in the horse paddocks but is now invading sheep fields. Don't mind some but it is becoming a nuisance and horses wont eat it.

Easy answer get rid of the horses they always ruin any good pasture

 

[primmiemoo]

Is it possible to destock, let it grow a bit, and make toppings hay? Horses like that.

Its good medicine for sheep, so don't worry about it in their fields.

 

[Yale]

Have you tested the soil ph.

If acidic you may spread lime to change the soil environment encouraging Grasses rather than yarrow.

 

[peewit]

Thanks for replying. We do paddock graze with electric fence so parts are rested all the time. Tried topping and liming last year, but has come back worse than ever this year which is why we tried Forefront but still cant seem to get on top of it. Does seem to be affecting our driest fields most so don't know if drought is a factor.

 

[steveR]

Having trouble with yarrow in grassland, any ideas what to spray with. Have tried Forefront but only knocked it back recovering well now unfortunately.

Graze pasture really tight, then weedwipe with Roundup?

 

[glasshouse]

What is yarrow?

 

[Loftyrules]

Doxstar Pro has moderate control but Envy has good control, according to the @Corteva Technical app

 

[tinsheet]

What is yarrow?

Herb, white flower

 

[Barleycorn]

We put it in our herbal mixtures.

 

[peewit]

Doxstar Pro has moderate control but Envy has good control, according to the @Corteva Technical app

Will give Envy a try. Thank you.

 

[Shropshire Smallholder]

It spreads by seeding so pull up and dispose of flowering stems. Existing clumps may spread vegatively but it will prevent new plants germinating. I agree it seems to be less of a problem where sheep graze. Why not alternate sheep and horses which will also help with intestinal worm control. I keep my nettles, thistles and docks under control by spot spraying. A Yarrow problem has crept up on me as I have not discouraged other grassland herbs .
Shropshire Smallholder.

 

[Derrick Hughes]

Sounds like you need some Plantain and Chicory

 

[steveR]

Sounds like you need some Plantain and Chicory

Oi you.....!