weed control around seedlings

lennyk – posted 09 August 2006 05:30

Hello,

I seeded some zoysia recently and they have just germinated, however a lot of weeds have also germinated.

Would a weak application of 24d affect the zoysia seedlings ?I can’t hand pull since I don’t want to walk over the seedlings.

Any suggestions ?

Thanks,

L

Grassguy – posted 09 August 2006 10:31

zoysia is tolerant at labeled rates to 2,4,D.Be sure its 2,4,D Amine and try it at half rates in an inconspicious area. Although the zoysia may be tolerant there is always the heat to worry about so take it easy on the ratio’s.I forgot to mention that 2,4,D is a broad leaf herbicide and does not work well on grassy weeds.

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