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Crown Vetch out of control #877686

Asked July 17, 2024, 4:55 PM EDT

Biggest culprit in 10 acres is crown vetch. I won't spray herbicides. `

Cass County Minnesota

Expert Response

You will have an almost impossible task of eradicating crown vetch without using herbicides. Read here:
https://www.mda.state.mn.us/plants/pestmanagement/weedcontrol/noxiouslist/crownvetch
The recommended treatment is mowing in conjunction with herbicides. If you try to control with mowing alone, it will take several years.

Dennis in St. Louis Park Replied July 18, 2024, 2:52 PM EDT

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