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<blockquote data-quote="Anonymous" data-source="post: 13391"><p>> Hello there.</p><p></p><p>> I have a new pasture that I</p><p>> planted about 10 weeks ago and</p><p>> wonder if I should mow it. It has</p><p>> Fescue, Timothy, Orchardgrass,</p><p>> Ryegrass, Alfalfa and is about 6 -</p><p>> 10 inches tall. I plan to turn</p><p>> loose a few steers in about 6</p><p>> weeks, when the new fence is</p><p>> ready. It's a bit weedy in spots</p><p>> and that's one of the reasons I'd</p><p>> like to mow. I'm located in NE</p><p>> Ohio if it matters.</p><p></p><p>> Thanks, Andrew</p><p></p><p>Mowing the pasture to cut the weed tops and heads will prevent them from seeding out. Eventually; you will see a substantial decrease in the weed population if you continue light mowing. You should be very careful if you choose not to mow and use a herbicide instead for the weeds. A broadleaf type herbicide to kill weeds will most likely damage the alfalfa in your pasture stand. Be sure to choose the right product for herbicide control.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Anonymous, post: 13391"] > Hello there. > I have a new pasture that I > planted about 10 weeks ago and > wonder if I should mow it. It has > Fescue, Timothy, Orchardgrass, > Ryegrass, Alfalfa and is about 6 - > 10 inches tall. I plan to turn > loose a few steers in about 6 > weeks, when the new fence is > ready. It's a bit weedy in spots > and that's one of the reasons I'd > like to mow. I'm located in NE > Ohio if it matters. > Thanks, Andrew Mowing the pasture to cut the weed tops and heads will prevent them from seeding out. Eventually; you will see a substantial decrease in the weed population if you continue light mowing. You should be very careful if you choose not to mow and use a herbicide instead for the weeds. A broadleaf type herbicide to kill weeds will most likely damage the alfalfa in your pasture stand. Be sure to choose the right product for herbicide control. [/QUOTE]
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