Eradicating ditch weed

Spotted Horse · Sep 2, 2008

What is the most effective ways to eradicate ditch weed (hemp)? The stuff is taking over my pastures, my creek and two "draws" are full of it.
Due to the extremely rough terrain here mowing is pretty much out of the question. I'd prefer to spray it with something that won't harm the pasture grass, if possible.

Any advice would be much appreciated.

Anonymous-0 · Sep 2, 2008

You could put a map in Hi-Times and it would be harvested for
you.

rustyfarmall · Sep 2, 2008

2,4D will knock that stuff and it will not hurt your grass.

Spotted Horse · Sep 2, 2008

Thanks RustyFarmall, that's the advice I was looking for.
The darned stuff is going to seed now, so I'm guessing it's probably too late in the season to spray this year,... or, will 2-4D kill the hemp seeds?

Mike (WA) · Sep 2, 2008

I've never heard of 2,4D killing seed- and if its going to seed, you're pretty much wasting your money if you spray now. Hit it in the spring, when its just a few inches high, for maximum effect. "Follow label directions"- don't throw in a little extra, "just to be on the safe side", because too strong a mix will burn it back, but not kill the root, so it will come back.

wallacedw · Sep 2, 2008

Second what Rusty says. I have been at it all year and it is definitely an ongoing battle. One thing I have recently discovered from locals (I am new to ranching, 160 acre landowning, etc..) is that in some area it can be beneficial as a wildlife refuge.
Finding the correct mixture is a trick. I use 12 oz per 2.5 gallons water. It works but I have thought of bumping it up. I would like to know what others use. Adding some diesel to help it stick is something I have heard but haven't done it.

Anonymous-0 · Sep 2, 2008

Just wondering, does it look just like the other variety?

wallacedw · Sep 2, 2008

(quoted from post at 09:06:33 09/02/08) Just wondering, does it look just like the other variety?

It is actually the same plant species but a different variant. Marijuana has a high THC content where ditchweed barely has any. It was grown as a government program during WW1 and maybe 2. It is hemp and used for ropes. It is everywhere near me in Kansas. I have heard that it might be an upcoming industry again.

Anonymous-0 · Sep 2, 2008

Have a party. Invite all of external_link's major campaign contributors. Obviously they've been smoking something.

rustyfarmall · Sep 2, 2008

Many years ago we always mixed it with diesel fuel, and it was much more effective than just water. Diesel is a bit pricey to be using it for that now. You might try mixing in a little liquid laundry or dish detergent. The detergent will break down the surface tension of the water, and allow the 2,4D to penetrate into the plant better. Don't know that the results will be better, but it will happen a bit quicker.

cj in wisconsin · Sep 2, 2008

Feed it to the cows when it gets big sticky buds on it. Makes em real mellow but they will raid the freezer for frozen pizza if you dont watch em. And hide the cheetoes.

Anonymous-0 · Sep 2, 2008

They must have been smoking the good stuff though. Ditch weed wouldn't make anyone THAT stoned

Gene Dotson · Sep 2, 2008

Try "Triplet". It is a mixture of 2-4d amd Banvel. It will kill most of the stubborn broadleafs and not kill grass.
I mix 1 quart to 15 gallons in my lawn sprayer to control clover and buckhorn... Gene

GeneMO · Sep 2, 2008

Put out a notice in the local hangouts. Give them specific directions as to where it is located. Make sure to add that " It's really good s**t dude". It'llbe gone in a week.

Gene

Spotted Horse · Sep 2, 2008

Gene Dotson, would that be 1 quart "Triplet" with 15 gallons of, water, or, diesel fuel?

JBMac · Sep 2, 2008

Using any of the newer dish soaps as surfactants can do more damage than good (thier ingredints can bind or destroy herbicides active ingredients, and they don't contain the alcohol to break dow the waxy cuticle on plants). Unless you are using an oil based herbicide (Triclopyr 4, ester 2,4-D) that contains an emulsifier, diesel is not a good surfactant either, water and oil dont mix without an emulsifier. Use methylated seed oil or a good commercial surfactant (they are cheaper than dish soap, 10 bucks a gallon, use 1 pint per 100 gallons water) and I would use Triclopyr (Remedy or the generic at 1/2 price) at 1 qt per 100 gallons water with surfactant, spray to wet, won't hurt grass. If seeds are still forming they will be killed, hardened off mature seeds may be killed if the oil penetrates the seeds.

Brian Jasper co. Ia · Sep 2, 2008

My tennant says adding a little diesel to 2-4-D is like putting speed in your drink. He says it really ramps it up. I've been meaning to get a gal of Crossbow and try it on some well established poison oak growing on the east side of my barn.

6U684 · Sep 3, 2008

Gene, how much ground would you cover with 15 Gallons. I have about 5 acres of farm yard/wood lot that I would like to control the broadleaf like clover, dandelion, burr dock, and more, on. Leonard

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