You do not want to dig up the treated sedge as it will take time to completely kill and you may need to do another application. Most of our customers begin to see results in 5 to 7 days, as long as the product was applied correctly according to the label. The product label does state that the product often works with one application, but depending on the size and age of the nutsedge a second treatment may be required 6 to 10 weeks after the initial treatment.
No, Sedgehammer Herbicide is only labeled for kyllinga, yellow and purple nutsedge.
SedgeHammer Herbicide is best applied when temperatures are below 85 degrees. We generally recommend applying this product in the morning or later in the evening, but not in the heat of the day to avoid potential damage.
SedgeHammer may not be the best option for you. It is meant more for nutsedge control in turf grass and it cannot be used in or around a vegetable garden or anything edible. It remains in the soil for up to 3 years so the manufacturer recommends that you not plant anything edible in an area where SedgeHammer has been applied for at least 3 years. For nutsedge control in or around a vegetable garden it is recommended to spot treat the sedge with a glyphosate or RoundUp type product directly. With this type of product it is only necessary to wait 2-3 weeks after application to plant vegetables or anything else. We would recommend Roundup QuickPro 1.5 oz. packs for ease of use.
Also, you should not just pull the plants. This will just split off the rhizome and more new plants will grow from the nutlets left in the soil. To completely remove the plants, you would need to completely dig out the nutlets so that new plants do not grow from them. Many folks will still till the soil after using RoundUp to be sure there are no remaining nutlets that will grow new plants.
SedgeHammer Herbicide does burn down from the nutlet and up through the plant.
SedgeHammer Herbicide will not effected by using a spray indicator with it. A spray indicator does ensure you have even herbicide application and that you do not miss places where you may need to treat.
How long it takes really depends on how established the nutsedge has gotten in the yard. It should be noted that weeds can develop resistance to herbicides such as Sedgehammer. To minimize the potential for resistance development and/or to control resistant weed biotypes, use a variety of cultural, mechanical, and chemical weed control tactics. Rotate with herbicides having other modes of action such as Blindside. With Sedgehammer per the label: Symptoms are likely to show within 2 weeks and though it often works with one application, but depending on the size and age of the nutsedge a second treatment may be required 6 to 10 weeks after the initial treatment. .
Yes, Sedgehammer is a great product for nutsedge! It has a 3 yr year shelf life from the date of purchase if stored away from extreme temperatures. If diluted, you will want to apply within 24 hrs of mixing for the most effective control.
Yes, Sedgehammer Herbicide can be used on St. Augustine grass. It is recommended that you use the product when the soil temperature is at least 55 degrees Fahrenheit.
SedgeHammer Herbicide will be rainfast 4 hours after application. For better results, we advise that you apply SedgeHammer Herbicide to a dry lawn at least 24 hours before you are expecting any rain. If it rained prior to the 4 hour drying time that is needed per the label, you may go ahead and mow the lawn, and wait 2 weeks to reapply. If the nutsedge does not outgrow the lawn the 1st application, most likely it had time to work. However, if the nutsedge outgrows the lawn in the first 2 weeks after mowing, you will most likely need to reapply, and you can do so at that time.
Sedgehammer Herbicide kills nutsedge without injury to listed turfgrasses. You can apply Sedgehammer at specified rates as a post-directed spray around established woody ornamental species in landscaped areas. This would be safe to use around your roses only if you are not spraying them directly and they are well-established, woody plants. You should make direct treatments to the nutsedge only as it cannot be used as an over-the-top spray to desirable flowers.
Yes, SedgeHammer Herbicide can be mixed and applied with 2, 4 D.
You can plant new perennials at least 4-6 week after SedgeHammer Herbicide application.
Yes, you can pull the dead weeds after applying SedgeHammer.
The Sedgehammer herbicide kills nutsedge without injury to listed established turfgrass, however it could harm desirable ornamentals, shrubs, and/or trees. You should not apply Sedgehammer in a way that would contact desirable ornamental plants.
Yes, SedgeHammer Herbicide is labeled for eradicating kyllinga. Most of our customers begin to see results in 5 to 7 days, as long as the product was applied correctly according to the label. The product label does state that the product often works with one application, but depending on the size and age of the weed, a second treatment may be required 6 to 10 weeks after the initial treatment.