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| I just had some T10 Bermuda Sod laid last Thursday. Been following TW's watering advice and I must say, that after a week, really coming in nicely. I can see how important it is to keep it moist since temps in TN are hitting mid to high 90's, with not a drip of rain.
My question is relevant to Clover. Like I mentioned, grass is looking fantastic after a week, but there are a few patches of Clover. I looked at Weed-B-Gone Max (Which says it kills Clover) My question is, is it to early to selectively spray any just on the Clover patches? If it is, how long should I wait? Thanks for any advice |
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| If you have clover; Weed B Gone Clover, Chickweed and Oxalis killer will be much more effective, but I don't know when it will be safe to use on your new sod. Probably after you mow it a few times would be my guess, but always read the labels on any herbicides you use. |
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- Posted by texas-weed 7A (My Page) on Fri, Jun 10, 11 at 9:18
| Clover is a sign of another under lying problem of low nitrogen which you need to address, especially with a Bermuda lawn. Get some fertilizer down, then worry about the clover later after the Bermuda sets roots.. |
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| Weed B gone will damage your Bermuda at temps over 85. If you want to try it on a spot or two mix at half the rate or a little lower and spray after the sun goes down. |
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| TW, Is it okay to put it down now since the sod has only been down for 8 days? Would I put it down at the same rate that you recommend after 30 days? tiemco - Thanks for that, but Weed-B-Gone Clover, etc. is not recommended for Bermuda (saw it on the label :) ) |
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- Posted by texas-weed 7A (My Page) on Fri, Jun 10, 11 at 22:47
| Yes Tiemco you can put down fertilize now at the recommended rates. Not sure where you got your sod, but it should have had a liquid starter fertilizer sprayed on it when it was cut. So if you have been keeping it watered correctly that application has been purged. Now with that said you need to be prepared for some weeds this season. I know that is not what you want to hear, but DO NOT go spraying herbicide on it. The sod is still in shock from being cut, laid, and has not acclimated to its new home and climate. Besides it is really to late to spray herbicides on established sod because it is likely too darn hot where you live. I assume your daily high temps are above 85 right? Once the summer heat breaks and cooler wetter weather arrive say in late August, then you can spot treat if you wish, but give your baby and investment some time. Then what I suggest is go ahead and figure out what kind of pre-emergence you would like to use like Dimension or Amaze, and locate suppliers. Then about mid to late September make your first pre-emergence application and repeat about every 3 to 4 months depending on what herbicide you chose to use. This coming winter after your Bermuda has gone fully dormant, and I mean fully dormant after several good hard freezes, spray anything green with Round Up. Do that coupled with a pre-emergence program and next season you will be the envy of the neighborhood. So be patient, follow the Bible, and you will be rewarded providing Mother Nature doesn't mess with you. |
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| Thanks TW |
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