Update: Sulfonylurea Herbicides for Improved Transitions
January 1, 2003
Bottom line: At this time last year, data had just started coming in on the performance of sulfonylurea (SU) herbicides for use in rye/Poa trivialis removal from overseeded fairways. While their performance was very positive in a number of locations, there were still many unanswered questions at the end of the summer regarding optimal use patterns. We now know that the bulk of SU herbicides are safe for use on bermudagrass, zoysia and centipededgrass, but can cause significant yellowing on…