Austin
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In my experience no. Could easily be in June before you see any switch
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Most likely not yet. Cooler soil temps for sure this season. “Wet & hot” springs will make it come out quicker. I sure haven’t seen that. So- I’d plan on late. As in, late June into early July. Patience is needed & nothing wrong with that. I’ve got some CIR stands that came up around June/July that are fantastic many years later.
*Austins post popped up after I submitted. Spot on!!!
smithhunter1975
Active Member
Thanks guys, was just wondering if i should drill some into it or just let it be. Sounds like let it be
U didn’t have a failure of germination. That much I can tell u for sure! What rate per acre did u seed?
If u wanted to seed more- it can’t “hurt”. It’s very likely not necessary. Only thing I might do is spray simazine or atrazine with crop oil &/or ammonium sulfate.
smithhunter1975
Active Member
Not sure how many lb/ac. I used a bag seeder and did CIR while walking north/south and other type walking east/west. I want this to be good bedding area and thinking i want it a bit weedy rather than clean switch so wasnt going to do atrazine. Thought i would mow it twice this year and then let it go. What do you think about that strategy for bedding?
Think you’re fine. I would do a small amount of atrazine as switch doesn’t like competition. But yes- if u clip it- be just fine. 3 clips at most is guess. Don’t let it get too out of hand where clippings will smother new switch plants. Last clipping - maybe early august-ish.
Tmayer13
Well-Known Member
Broadleaf plants wont be your issue as much as Foxtail will be. Make sure you take care of that. You can spray quinclorac to kill the foxtail.
deep woods goat hunter
PMA Member
Called feller at Great Plains this morning and got my hands on this rate sheet for switchgrass if you happen to be drilling with a 606NT
smithhunter1975
Active Member
I will probably end up drilling some more into it. Thanks for the chemical tips and seed chart, i have a Genesis drill though.
Depends on variety of switchgrass you planted. I have some RC that is well up already.
Jbohn
Well-Known Member
This is switchgrass I got from Iowabowhunter1983 , I drilled April 30th !! Maybe a little heavy . Extremely high germination . Used Genesis Dill . It's up .!!
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Is there a time when you can’t spray quinclorac
Nevermind
GO 1
New Member
Getting real antsy to understand if I have good switch coming up or foxtail. The apps on my phones are unable to identify them consistently.
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White base is 100% not switchgrass. The other def might be. What variety?
GO 1
New Member
The white based one had a few “hairs” on it if you zoom in. Cave in Rock.
Switchgrass does not have a white base.
hillrunner
PMA Member
Yes, I use grazon regularly. It's far more affective than 24d on bigger targets. Doesn't affect the switch at all that I can see. It does burn cool season grass a little but doesn't kill it.I am wondering if anyone has used Grazon or duracor to clean up switchgrass....