Robbo123 Posted March 3, 2016 Report Share Posted March 3, 2016 Hi, We planted some canary grass 2 years ago, it was a bit thin in the first year but provided brilliant cover for the pheasants this year. I have read that you are meant to cut/ top the canary grass each year to stop it becoming too thick. The crop was just right this year as it was thick but not out of control. Has anyone had any experience of topping/cutting canary grass and which time of year do you do it? I was thinking late april/early may when maize and a few other bits of game crop go in? Also I am planning to put a few more bits of canary grass in this year and was wondering if I could mix some mustard, kale or even some maize in with it first year to give it a bit more cover and for the canary grass to smother the kale/ mustard/maize in the second year. We used a triticale mix before, but the cover it provided was poor. Thanks, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Konnie Posted March 4, 2016 Report Share Posted March 4, 2016 mine failed, what did you put it in with and did you use any sprays for weed control, mine got over run even though I pre sprayed weeds before cultivating. ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robbo123 Posted March 4, 2016 Author Report Share Posted March 4, 2016 First year we mixed Triticale in with it and it provided no cover really and I was pretty disappointed but second year it grew unbelievably fast and provided great cover. We didn't spray it but put nitrogen on in the spring. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Mat Posted March 5, 2016 Report Share Posted March 5, 2016 mine failed, what did you put it in with and did you use any sprays for weed control, mine got over run even though I pre sprayed weeds before cultivating. ? Did you spray after it was drilled? It might have needed sealing up after drilling Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Konnie Posted March 5, 2016 Report Share Posted March 5, 2016 No didn't seal it. Going to give it another go this year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brianb Posted March 5, 2016 Report Share Posted March 5, 2016 What would you use to seal it ? I have used sealer before on Maize and Kale. But no experience of using a sealer on Canary grass and as I am planning to plant 10 acres this spring. Any info would helpful. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Mat Posted March 5, 2016 Report Share Posted March 5, 2016 What would you use to seal it ? I have used sealer before on Maize and Kale. But no experience of using a sealer on Canary grass and as I am planning to plant 10 acres this spring. Any info would helpful. http://www.harlow-ag.co.uk/downloads/Game_Cover_Mixture_And_Straights.pdf Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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