Wild onions in bermuda

gobblerhuntr – posted 28 September 2003 20:29

It is late sept and temps are going to be highs in the 70s and lows in the 40s and 50s for the next few weeks. In the spring I use msma or 2,4d to get rid of unwanted weeds and such. But it says to use when temps are 80s. What can I do about the onions? Also I put some triple 15 on about 2 weeks ago, will this be enough to aide the roots through winter. I live in West TN.

Dchall_San_Antonio – posted 01 October 2003 12:49

Are you sure they are onions, with bulbs, and not wildflowers. Do they smell like onions when you mow?

gobblerhuntr – posted 03 October 2003 06:41

Onions, for sure. Just like the ones that come up in the spring.

ted – posted 03 October 2003 12:55

use 24d on the wild onions- temps are perfect now- no msma!

gobblerhuntr – posted 05 October 2003 08:54

Are you not suppose to use msma this time of year?

ted – posted 05 October 2003 14:17

msma is for dallisgrass and crabgrass control, only. since your area will be experiencing a frost soon, there’s no point in putting down something that the frost will kill anyway.

gobblerhuntr – posted 05 October 2003 21:37

What is the operating temp on the 2,4-d? Mid 70s it will work ok? Also how much do you reccommend putting down per 1000 sq ft?

ted – posted 12 October 2003 13:46

you’ll have to read the label, it depends on what kind of product you’re purchasing, but your temps are perfect. try some local ag supply places

redbird – posted 05 November 2003 14:43

Regarding the wild onions – my experience with these little beggars in a bermuda lawn south of Dallas, Tx was that they copuldn’t hold up to frequent mowing. I mowed twice a week for three – four weeks and they disappeared for good.

Mike