new grass

darrenjttu · May 4, 2016

I planted some giant Bermuda seed on about an acre of one of my pastures about a month ago. The grass seed grew and is now about 3 inches high in some places. The problem is that the weeds are exploding with growth right now. I really need to mow them before they become too much for my big riding mower. If I had the setting on the highest level and only cut the weeds and not the Bermuda do you think it would hurt any thing? There still are little grass seedlings emerging so I wouldn't want to hurt those.

mjw357 · May 4, 2016

For an acre? I think I would get a hand sprayer with a broadleaf herbicide and kill off the weeds that way.

darrenjttu · May 4, 2016

When I get the goats they will take care of the weeds. Right now I just want to mow it because it looks bad bit I don't want to hurt the new seedlings from the tires.

Pipanski · May 4, 2016

Can you walk thru with a weed whacker and take care of them individually?

I have a couple small areas of young grass.... And I try to avoid them but I've noticed walking or running it over with my BX didn't appear to kill it... But, I wouldn't run over the same spot more than once.

Also, sorry to hijack but do you have any details on how you seeded your acre? I have just shy of an acre I recently took back from a greedy farmer next door that I'd like to get seed on soon.

darrenjttu · May 4, 2016

I plowed it then I put seed in a broadcast spreader and then draged a chain link fence over it. Each seed has a certain depth it should be planted.

Catchad81 · May 4, 2016

The recommendation I've always followed on new seeded Bermuda is to keep it mowed to control the weeds. In the first year chemicals will weaken the grass.

darrenjttu · May 4, 2016

Well looks like I am mowing tomarrow. Any other thoughts?

whis · May 4, 2016

make sure blades are sharp

jenkinsph · May 4, 2016

Catchad81 said:
The recommendation I've always followed on new seeded Bermuda is to keep it mowed to control the weeds. In the first year chemicals will weaken the grass.

I agree with this^^^^^
You can mow most Bermuda low enough to choke out weeds over time.

CowboyRon · May 5, 2016

The higher that you cut the grass will allow your roots to go deeper. Healthier grass will eventually choke out weeds. A good fertilizer will also help with weeds, but I wouldn't recommend a weed and feed.