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<blockquote data-quote="Bez+" data-source="post: 579677" data-attributes="member: 6797"><p>Usually the best time to apply a chemical like this is during growth spurts in the plants - in my area of Canada that means spring - April - May and sometimes as late as June. I use the flowers on the weeds as my indicator - if they are <u>just</u> starting to form an unopened flower pod, the plant is in full grow mode and trying to make seeds. Spray before the flower opens.</p><p></p><p>Plus a short growth time in September.</p><p></p><p>The folks that sell you your chemical are locals - they will have the best idea for your area - if they do not - then do not buy their product - even if you have to spend a bit more, you need the advice of professionals - and surely a few extra bucks is worth it to get the job done right.</p><p></p><p>Be aware you might have to spray twice - weed seeds that are in the ground from a couple of years ago have the habit of sprouting just when you do not want them to.</p><p></p><p>If you do not want to plow, why not use 2-4-D to kill the broad leaf weeds - and broadcast the seed prior to winter - or in early spring - or no-till drill it in? </p><p></p><p>A good catch of grass will help choke out any weeds that stay behind.</p><p></p><p>Probably cheaper and usually works as good. We do this at home.</p><p></p><p>One thing for sure - you get advice from someone here who lives in a dry part of the world or a hot part of the world - it may not be appropriate for you.</p><p></p><p>Up state New York is similar to that of southern Quebec and Ontario - lots of folks there who farm - I am one of them. So take it all with a grain of salt and then talk to the people who do it for a living - your ag advisors - where you buy this stuff - or the farmer down the road who does it for a living - one thing for sure I bet he hits it in early spring - short grass and weeds - gets it all. </p><p></p><p>Or he may do a selective kill - and roundup does not allow this.</p><p></p><p>There may be better chemicals for you to use - kill the weed and keep the grass - so do not be in a hurry to kill everything - do your homework.</p><p></p><p>Regards</p><p></p><p>Bez+</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Bez+, post: 579677, member: 6797"] Usually the best time to apply a chemical like this is during growth spurts in the plants - in my area of Canada that means spring - April - May and sometimes as late as June. I use the flowers on the weeds as my indicator - if they are [u]just[/u] starting to form an unopened flower pod, the plant is in full grow mode and trying to make seeds. Spray before the flower opens. Plus a short growth time in September. The folks that sell you your chemical are locals - they will have the best idea for your area - if they do not - then do not buy their product - even if you have to spend a bit more, you need the advice of professionals - and surely a few extra bucks is worth it to get the job done right. Be aware you might have to spray twice - weed seeds that are in the ground from a couple of years ago have the habit of sprouting just when you do not want them to. If you do not want to plow, why not use 2-4-D to kill the broad leaf weeds - and broadcast the seed prior to winter - or in early spring - or no-till drill it in? A good catch of grass will help choke out any weeds that stay behind. Probably cheaper and usually works as good. We do this at home. One thing for sure - you get advice from someone here who lives in a dry part of the world or a hot part of the world - it may not be appropriate for you. Up state New York is similar to that of southern Quebec and Ontario - lots of folks there who farm - I am one of them. So take it all with a grain of salt and then talk to the people who do it for a living - your ag advisors - where you buy this stuff - or the farmer down the road who does it for a living - one thing for sure I bet he hits it in early spring - short grass and weeds - gets it all. Or he may do a selective kill - and roundup does not allow this. There may be better chemicals for you to use - kill the weed and keep the grass - so do not be in a hurry to kill everything - do your homework. Regards Bez+ [/QUOTE]
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