5C said:BQ_90 said:you can mow now, but it doesn't really do anything, once they go to seed then there really isn't much else you can do unless you just don't like the stalks. Yes spray in the spring.5C said:
Found this thread and wanted to bring it back to the surface. We bought a ranch and the pastures are overrun with goat weed. Bermuda grazing pastures and I want to get the Bermuda thick and try to control the goat weed. Dormant (or dead, I don't really know) stalks are everywhere and my thought was to mow them down and spray 2,4-D when they start growing in the spring. Any ideas?
Also should I overseed with more Bermuda after I spray in the spring?
Thanks!
Edit to add: we have cows in the pastures currently and they are all the Bermuda down so right now the only thing taller than a few inches is the goat weed.
Also you probable should soil test. Normally weeds are signs of overgrazing and/or nutrient deficiencies.
Property wasn't touched for 5+ years before we bought it.
If it was overgrazed before then the weeds got jump start. Also Bermuda tends to need nutrients to out compete the weeds
I'd soil test, one sample per 40 acres at $10 sample isn't a huge investment. If you need to lime or if you have glaring nutrient deficiency it's good to know now before you blow money doing anything on the pastures