29 May Weed Wednesday – White Cockle
White Cockle (Silene latifolia Poir ssp. alba)
This NOXIOUS weed must be controlled, and commonly creeps into hay crops.
What makes white cockle troublesome? Its many seeds are difficult to separate from alfalfa and some grasses, making it a perfect invader of hay land. Stem and root pieces of this plant can form new plants, so cultivation is NOT the answer. Picking the flowers prior to seed set and herbicide application is the most effective. In severely infested hay stands spot spraying or re-cropping is recommended. Always be sure to check your forage bales for NOXIOUS weeds before purchasing.
For more information on White Cockle, visit https://secureservercdn.net/198.71.233.67/yjc.cc8.myftpupload.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/N_FS-WhiteCockle.pdf?time=1617028665
See a noxious weed? Contact your local Ag. Fieldman as we may be able to help you with controls.
