Black Night Shade in horse Pasture - Ask Extension
I worked up and reseeded a horse pasture this spring. The pasture is now growing a lot of nightshade, in some places it has completely crowded out th...
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Black Night Shade in horse Pasture #872771
Asked June 12, 2024, 10:44 AM EDT
I worked up and reseeded a horse pasture this spring. The pasture is now growing a lot of nightshade, in some places it has completely crowded out the grass. Many of the plants were beginning to flower, so I mowed the whole pasture. I can continue to mow the pasture to try to limit the amount of plants that go to seed, but I would prefer to kill them. What can I use to kill the Nightshade?
Missaukee County Michigan
Expert Response
Resource: MSU Weed Control Guide, more specifically Chapter 4 Weed Control in Forages. TABLE 4B — Weed Response to Herbicides in Established Forage Grasses
In addition, always read the label to verify in any grazing restrictions apply to the product being utilized.
