Tomatoes and 2,4-D

[R8RFAN]

1 oz per gallon for clover and regular stuff..

2 oz per gallon for stubborn weeds

[DeezNutz]

Something safe for weed control for Buffalo grass during the summer months? I realize that Roundup is fine, as long as the grass is dormant (after two freezes), but that's not doing justice now.

[DeezNutz]

Originally Posted by DeezNutz

Something safe for weed control for Buffalo grass during the summer months? I realize that Roundup is fine, as long as the grass is dormant (after two freezes), but that's not doing justice now.

Gents?

Could use a recommendation from my betters, if you all have one.

[mlyonsd]

Originally Posted by DeezNutz

Gents?

Could use a recommendation from my betters, if you all have one.

Since it's a grass your options are limited if you don't want to kill other grasses around it. I have used a version of Trimec for crabgrass and I just looked at the jug but it doesn't mention Buffalo grass.

If the Buffalo grass in your yard is limited I'd take something like a cheap paint sponge brush and use Roundup. If you're talking a large area maybe Roundup would be better for the whole area and then replanting grass in late August.

[DeezNutz]

Originally Posted by mlyonsd

Since it's a grass your options are limited if you don't want to kill other grasses around it. I have used a version of Trimec for crabgrass and I just looked at the jug but it doesn't mention Buffalo grass.

If the Buffalo grass in your yard is limited I'd take something like a cheap paint sponge brush and use Roundup. If you're talking a large area maybe Roundup would be better for the whole area and then replanting grass in late August.

Thanks, dude.

The Buffalo isn't limited; it is the yard. The problem is that Buffalo is a bit touchy with respect to chemicals, and it's highly conducive to weeds when it's establishing.

[mlyonsd]

Originally Posted by DeezNutz

Thanks, dude.

The Buffalo isn't limited; it is the yard. The problem is that Buffalo is a bit touchy with respect to chemicals, and it's highly conducive to weeds when it's establishing.

Terribly sorry, I misread what you were asking. I thought you were trying to kill it.

2-4-D shouldn't hurt Buffalo grass but read the label before applying. For me, Trimec 2-4-D works best on clover but LV400 Amine is cheaper. I usually mix it half and half when spraying broadleaf's. Each uses a different form of salt. Or something.

We were in severe drought last year and my 15 year old tall Fescue yard gotten beaten bad. I replanted in late April and have a good young grass field. The broadleaf's were coming in bad so I hit them with this mixture last Monday. The weeds are dead and it didn't appear to hurt the new fescue.

[mlyonsd]

You can usually tell what is going to die from 2-4-D within a day or two. If his tomato plants are still alive three weeks later that isn't it. Mohillbilly could tell you what he should do for his mater's.

[Hog's Gone Fishin]

Yeah, I use salt on sewer lines where tree roots are a problem.

[Ace Gunner]

curly leaves is somewhat normal for tomato plants. I would try increasing nitrogen.

[MOhillbilly]

In call bullshit. Unless you fogged the yard.

[Ace Gunner]

also I concur with mo - eat shit n die

['Hamas' Jenkins]

What is the most powerful herbicide available?

What is the nuclear option? I'd love to know.

[mlyonsd]

Originally Posted by 'Hamas' Jenkins

What is the most powerful herbicide available?

What is the nuclear option? I'd love to know.

Glyphosate. (Roundup) for anything growing in your yard short of a tree.

['Hamas' Jenkins]

Originally Posted by mlyonsd

Glyphosate. (Roundup) for anything growing in your yard short of a tree.

I remember using Tordon on stumps and shit when I was younger. I just didn't know if anyone was aware of a crazy-powerful option.

[mlyonsd]

Originally Posted by 'Hamas' Jenkins

I remember using Tordon on stumps and shit when I was younger. I just didn't know if anyone was aware of a crazy-powerful option.

Tordon is the bomb on stumps. I don't think it is a nuclear option to a yard though, meaning grasses.