Chemical choice
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Mennoniteman
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Clethodim for grass is about the only choice. Raptor and pursuit for broadleaf weeds will damage the chicory but not totally kill it in light dosage.
dogghr
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Yea but how to kill this weed. I’ll sacrifice the chicory if need b
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Tap
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Raptor aka Clearcast aka Beyond, is labeled safe for chicory. That's why a lot of guys choose it over 2,4DB, which is not labeled for chicory.
Tap
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That looks like lungwort. The only reason I know that is because my wife has a little planted in the rock gardens. It has not spread or become a problem, so we've never considered spraying it. I have no Idea if Raptor, 24,DB, Brassigan or other clover-safe herbicide will kill it. But at least we've identified what it is. You can fine tune your herbicide search.What’s the best to spray this stuff n one yr old alfalfa/clover/chicory no till. And can I mix w cleth when I spray?
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sagittarius
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Tap
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I know a lot of guys like to mix chicory in their plots, but it sure complicates herbicide choices. I seldom plant it any more.
And if I do have any growing, I'm not afraid to sacrifice it. My hate for CERTAIN weeds (not all weeds) far outweighs my love for chicory.
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Mennoniteman
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4 to 6 oz. per acre of Slay/ Pursuit/ Thunder should clean those weeds up and your chicory will probably survive with some burned edges. I use Thunder which I buy for $235 a gallon at Daniels Farm Store 717-656-6982
