Moss

[Alan]

I have about 30 acres that I'm starting to get concerned about the amount of moss in. I would like to get rid of the moss and improve my pastures. Much of my pastures have a few large stumps here and there, also uneven ground, so spraying with a boom is not an option.

Is there something out there that I won't have to worry about getting it on uneven or too heavy? What time of year should I apply it? The grass seems to come back mid spring or so and I have plenty until mid Nov. should I even worry about the moss?

I'm hoping to get some input before I go to the county extension agent.

Thanks for any input.

Alan

 

[Campground Cattle]

I have about 30 acres that I'm starting to get concerned about the amount of moss in. I would like to get rid of the moss and improve my pastures. Much of my pastures have a few large stumps here and there, also uneven ground, so spraying with a boom is not an option.

Is there something out there that I won't have to worry about getting it on uneven or too heavy? What time of year should I apply it? The grass seems to come back mid spring or so and I have plenty until mid Nov. should I even worry about the moss?

I'm hoping to get some input before I go to the county extension agent.

Thanks for any input.


Alan

Boomless sprayer covers 40'.

http://www.mytscstore.com/detail.asp?pc ... uctID=2223

 

[Alan]

Thanks Campground the boomless sprayer is just what I need on the back of the 4 wheeler.

Can anyone tell me how much I need to be concerned about the moss?

Thanks

 

[Dave]

Fertilizer with sulfur in it will help control moss. Fertilizer period will help. If you have a moss problem that is generally a indicator of a fertility problem. Either that or over grazing. Grass of properly managed and fertilized will simply out compete the moss. Moss will out compete the grass in places where the grass is stressed due to low fertility or where it is grazed too short, especially in the late summer of fall.
Dave

 

[Brad B]

Moss grows in acidic soils in this area. I would suggest a soil sample to check for pH. If it is only a pH issue then a generous amount of lime would help a great deal, and the grass should be able to compete.

 

[Alan]

Brad,

Another great bit of help! I feel I have direction, as another post once stated better become a grass farmer.

Alan