Thistle is an invasive species in some parts and infestations can quickly increase in density and can dominate vegetation. The large red-purple flowers usually occur singly on the flower stalk. The stems are hairy and heavy.
Thistle
- General Information
Thistle is a perennial broadleaf weed with sharp, spiny leaves that can be green to reddish-purple in colour. It produces a flat bassal rosette of leaves which are dark green. The plant can reach 1.5 mt in height and is also known as Scotch Thistle.
- Treating Solutions
ProForce Duke 100WG 100-150g/Ha
ProForce Duke 100WG is safe to apply on Kikuyu and Couchgrass to control a wide range of weeds and grasses in sportsfields and fairways. For the best suppression of Wintergrass, it is best to target younger weed plants.
MCPA 750, 1.8 L/Ha
MCPA 750 is a broadleaf herbicide used to control many hard to kill weeds in turf, such as Capeweed, Dandelion, Thistle, Wild Turnip plus many more. Can be tank mixed with other herbicides.
Destiny 25 to 150 gr/Ha
Destiny is a post-emergent selective herbicide for the control of certain broadleaf weeds and grasses in turf. Safe for use on Kikuyu.
Casper 1.2 kg/Ha
The wide spectrum broadleaf weed specialist in a convenient water dispersible granular formulation.
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