Conservation Specialist
copyright 2010
Nutsedge (a.k.a. nutgrass or watergrass) is the fast growing “grass” sprouting up in lawns all around the St. Louis region.
It grows faster than any turf so a few days after cutting your lawn-it looks like you missed a section or even a week.
The glossy foliage looks like grass with a folded crease down the center. It occasionally grows so fast it reaches to the seed forming stage. It then produces and a tight cluster of brownish green aging to brown thin needle-like seeds that rest at the top of the leaf blades.
If pulled from the stem, the underground nutlets usually disconnect and begin producing the next plant. Many nutlets can form- hence the control problem with pulling by hand!
Although it makes some sense to use an effective spray, it needs to be the correct product, done effectively. Timing is critical. Go to your nearest landscape or garden center for the correct information and product. I have asked Glenn Kraemer of GR Robinson Seed for his best recomendation. While waithing for his responce I decided to share his contact information-for those of you who need immeadiate help!
Gr Robinson Seed Company
(314) 432-0300
8674 Olive Blvd, St Louis, MO 63132 Get directions
I will post more info shortly and some links to help you manage this problem along with some other “weed” links! In the mean time –don’t feel alone- you are NOT!
When using any chemical, always read the label and follow the directions (don't try to mix a stronger, more is not always better! Also don't buy more than you need and follow storage information for any product!
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