Weed ID
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From: Trackdawg
01-Oct-18
I have this weed in 95% of my new clover field that was planted on September 1. Any idea what is it? This is a young plant. All the weeds are currently 2 to 3 inches tall.
From: Killbuck
02-Oct-18
Looks like Chickweed. My fields are full of it. Can't kill it with a hammer.
From: mgmicky
02-Oct-18
Looks like chickweed to me also. It’s a common fall annual that grows now through spring, then dies off with the heat of summer. There are a lot of good herbicides available for use in turf, but I’m not sure what your options would be in a clover field
From: Trackdawg
02-Oct-18
I have Butyrac, but I’m not sure if it’s advisable this late. If it’s an annual it should die off..right?
From: mgmicky
03-Oct-18
Winter annuals die with the heat of summer but it will continue to grow until then
From: Killbuck
03-Oct-18
Roundup kills it with everything else. As soon as you till the Chickweed comes back. I've used 2-4 Db and Imox on established plots with limited success. Thinking about researching some pre-emergent next spring.
From: Trackdawg
03-Oct-18
Since it is over taking my clover I will try spraying this weekend. The clover is new so I don’t want to lose it.
From: Shortstop
03-Oct-18
Don't spray with roundup or 24D or u will kill clover too.
From: ACB
03-Oct-18
Mow it is best way to control it if you do not want to lose your clover
From: BOHUNTER09
03-Oct-18
2-4D b is ok to use on clover
From: Trackdawg
03-Oct-18
I would mow it, but the clover is only a few inches tall. The chickweed is growing as fast is not faster than the clover. I’m not sure mowing such young clover will help. I feel spraying is my best option. Thoughts?
From: Andrew M@Work
03-Oct-18
Never mind I thought this was a different topic
From: fshafly2
03-Oct-18
You should consider imazamox as an effective herbicide for small chickweed (and other broadleafs) that will not harm your clover. (Raptor, Clearcast, & Imox are formulations with the same active ingredient. Check out Keystone Pest Solutions as a possible source for the herbicide). -fsh
From: Killbuck
04-Oct-18
All mowing is going to do is make your Chickweed shorter.
From: Trackdawg
05-Oct-18
I just read that Butyrac 200 will not kill chickweed. Anyone know for sure?
