Smartweed termination

[Ck1084]

Just a quick question for those familiar with smart weed. I bought Imox and had very good success with saving a small clover plot that was taken over by smartweed this summer. Through neglect I have another small kill plot that is completely taken over and the plot is a total loss. Should I spray the smartweed and plant clover/rye or can I get away with just mowing it off and planting my rye/clover combo? I don't want it to spread anymore, but I wasn't sure if it was even worth spraying at this point. I would have to do it this upcoming weekend all in one shot as I won't be back again until Oct for bow season.

 

[FarmerDan]

Smartweed is a summer annual. It will be killed by the first frost. I'd guess most of it's seed production is finished for the year. Hence, given you plan, spraying will be a waste of time and money - this year. Plant your clover / rye and get it started. In the spring, after the clover hits its first tri-leaf stage spray the plot with IMOX.

 

[Ck1084]

Thats what I figured, but I wanted to be sure. At $150 a quart I didn't want to waste any. Thanks.

 

[Bill]

Imox smoked most of my smart weed.

Got some that came back. I’m figuring the same thing. I’ll hit it again in the spring.

 

[ksgobbler]

Dig some of that smartweed up and bring it to my place.