Is anyone else seeing more and more crabgrass in good Coastal hay fields? I have some good 30 to 50 year old Coastal hay fields that are getting more and more crabgrass in them. It's a problem because the crabgrass cures a lot slower and it yields less than Coastal.
My county agent blames it on not using enough potash. I've been using 120 units per year but he says that's not nearly enough potash. Production has been good. For instance, I just baled 2.25 tons per acre in my second cutting.
Any tips on what the problem might be and how to kill the crabgrass?
Thanks,
Gabby
My county agent blames it on not using enough potash. I've been using 120 units per year but he says that's not nearly enough potash. Production has been good. For instance, I just baled 2.25 tons per acre in my second cutting.
Any tips on what the problem might be and how to kill the crabgrass?
Thanks,
Gabby