Potted some RC Big Rock for observation. 10 or 12 days it's up. (Can't remember exactly what day I potted it.
Zero statification. Off to the races.
Zero statification. Off to the races.
northcedar
Well-Known Member
Mine looked about the same a couple days ago. Exciting days ahead.
T_Max
PMA Member
I had broadcast switch earlier this spring and intended to hit it with Simazine before green up. With the rains and the location of this particular field, I haven’t been able to spray yet. Is there a drop dead date (or more likely development stage) after which you shouldn’t spray Simazine on switch? If so, is there another opportunity or chemical which will provide some weed suppression later?
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Duracor. It's awesome. Will clean right up and provide long lasting residual
T_Max
PMA Member
I was actually hoping you would say that. I’ve heard you mention that a few times. I will read up on it. Thanks!
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What’s duracor do in a nutshell? U use that instead of atrazine? I’ve never used Duracor & don’t know the nuts & bolts of it.
All native grasses pre and post?
Like any herbicides- there’s new ones all the time to learn & try! If it’s a big improvement - fantastic!!!
dreambig@84
Member
What if you hit your switch with 24d already this spring? Could you still spray duracore on it and how much do you spray and how long would I need to wait since the last spraying of 24d?
Do you spray duracore on miscantus too?
Duracor is a broadleaf herbicide. It has zero affect on any grass, miscanthus included. I see broadleaf wilting to death within a few hours. It has pretty long residual to the point of label saying 18 months before haying or running cattle.
I wouldn't use it just as a pre since atrazine is way cheaper.
For cleanup with residual..... duracor all day long.
As for somthing that's already been sprayed with 2,4d. I assume fine. Different class of chemical. As always, check label.
Duracor rate 16-20 ounces per acre.
I wouldn't use it just as a pre since atrazine is way cheaper.
For cleanup with residual..... duracor all day long.
As for somthing that's already been sprayed with 2,4d. I assume fine. Different class of chemical. As always, check label.
Duracor rate 16-20 ounces per acre.
smithhunter1975
Active Member
I am getting ready to drill RC Big Rock into a couple areas that have SEVERE burdock weed problems. I have sprayed the heck out of these patches last few years with gly and 2,4-D but the burdock keeps coming back badly. How should I handle this? Spray one final time with gly and 2,4-D right before drilling RC and then spray with Duracor shortly after switch germinates and starts growing?
You may have some issues at that rate. Hopfully not.
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I might consider some aggressive tillage to eliminate burdock.
smithhunter1975
Active Member
Roto tiller enough? Or deeper than that? Little bit concerned about erosion if tilled in a few areas, some are fairly steep although the steep sections are fairly small.
dreambig@84
Member
If your switch is patchy can you drive over 1st year switch and drill into it to thicken it up or will that kill it?
Ok if erosion is issue cancel that. Hit it with Duracor.
Dril
Drill away! No issue.
One week update on switchgrass monitoring. See if I can remember this weekly for a bit.
Bassattackr
Well-Known Member
Anyone have any longer term reviews on RC Big Rock? 3-4 year stands yet?
Just curious how it looks longer term vs some of the other varieties. Mainly height and standability.
Just curious how it looks longer term vs some of the other varieties. Mainly height and standability.
Check out the root structure. Crazy good.
showstopper
PMA Member
I tried to look up this answer but couldn’t find any info on it…
We decided late this past winter to add 10 acres of switch on an area that was just brome. We burnt and mowed the area this spring to knock down the shrubs that were growing. The switch is now up and about 3-6 inches tall. Is there anything I can spray that will kill the trees and keep them at bay that will not hurt the young switchgrass?
We decided late this past winter to add 10 acres of switch on an area that was just brome. We burnt and mowed the area this spring to knock down the shrubs that were growing. The switch is now up and about 3-6 inches tall. Is there anything I can spray that will kill the trees and keep them at bay that will not hurt the young switchgrass?