Thistles and nettles in silage ground

DJ98

Some areas of the silage ground is fairly badly effected with the above two weeds would it be OK to cut and include these in the bales. They will be fed to sheep would they just eat around them or what other options are available. I was thinking of cutting them with a slash hook and then removing them so they wouldn't be as high when cutting. Is spraying an option? Thank you

Who2

DJ98 wrote: »

Some areas of the silage ground is fairly badly effected with the above two weeds would it be OK to cut and include these in the bales. They will be fed to sheep would they just eat around them or what other options are available. I was thinking of cutting them with a slash hook and then removing them so they wouldn't be as high when cutting. Is spraying an option? Thank you

If your not cutting for a few weeks you could weed lick them with forefront. I know there's people would disagree, but it worked for me.

DJ98

Who2 wrote: »

If your not cutting for a few weeks you could weed lick them with forefront. I know there's people would disagree, but it worked for me.

It will be at least another 6-8 weeks. Sorry now for being stupid but would they not still be in the bales if they were sprayed. Would grazon 90 do the job

davidk1394

DJ98 wrote: »

It will be at least another 6-8 weeks. Sorry now for being stupid but would they not still be in the bales if they were sprayed. Would grazon 90 do the job

Spot sprayed silage ground and then baled the grass. The thistles and nettles were dead but were still baled up. The main thing is their dead before they shed and seeds.

ganmo

If they're baled sheep will leave the thistles behind them.
If feeding inside I'd be tempted to leave them depending on the density of them

DJ98

ganmo wrote: »

If they're baled sheep will leave the thistles behind them.
If feeding inside I'd be tempted to leave them depending on the density of them

Sorry now I don't understand?

Who2

if its 6-8 weeks they will be well gone. im not talking about blanket spraying, its weed licking im on about. done a field a few weeks back and they are nearly all curled up and another week and i reckon they will be well on the way to gone.

DJ98

Who2 wrote: »

if its 6-8 weeks they will be well gone. im not talking about blanket spraying, its weed licking im on about. done a field a few weeks back and they are nearly all curled up and another week and i reckon they will be well on the way to gone.

Would spot spraying do the same job?

Who2

DJ98 wrote: »

Would spot spraying do the same job?

could do but if its as bad as you say it will take too long imo.

davidk1394

Have a field here bad with nettles. Spot sprayed them last year but their as bad as ever. What’s the best type of spray to use on them ?

wrangler

davidk1394 wrote: »

Have a field here bad with nettles. Spot sprayed them last year but their as bad as ever. What’s the best type of spray to use on them ?

Grazon wipes them out here but it's too dear to use all over, ideal for spot spraying

davidk1394

wrangler wrote: »

Grazon wipes them out here but it's too dear to use all over, ideal for spot spraying

Field is about 7acres. Too many in the field to spot spray. Is it possible to hire a weed wiper ?

Hard Knocks

Is blanket spraying before cutting recommend anymore?
Does it stunt the yield much?

yosemitesam1

davidk1394 wrote: »

Have a field here bad with nettles. Spot sprayed them last year but their as bad as ever. What’s the best type of spray to use on them ?

Anything based on triclopyr