Removing Onion weed from Buffalo Grass

[TimD]

Does anyone know of any tried and tested methods to remove Onion weed from Buffalo Grass (Sit Walter)?

[MitchellMc]

Welcome to the Bunnings Workshop community @TimD. It's fantastic to have you join us and many thanks for your question.

There are only two ways I know to be effective in removing onion weed. Applying Yates Zero Weed Killer Super Concentrate 490 onto them with a paintbrush or using a Yates Zero Weeding Herbicide Applicator Brush and digging the bulbs out by hand. There are no selective weed sprays that I know of that will not kill the grass as well. You might need a couple of applications of the Glyphosate as the bulbs can re-shoot. If you decide to dig them out by hand ensure you collect all the bulbs when removing.

You might like to read through these previous discussions on onion weed:

• Getting rid of onion grass by @Jeannot

• How can I kill onion weed growing among some of my favourite plants? by @LovedaR

Please let me know if you need further assistance or had questions.

Mitchell

[TimD]

Thanks Mitchell, I am realising that  it will be no easy task!

Thanks for your help,

Regards

Tim

[Tonto]

Well, not quite mate.  There is a selective onion weed killer, it's called Pro Force Duke 100WG, available in 100g and 500g.  But there's a catch, it costs like $230 for 100g.  Available from specialty lawn stores and at another rip-off price.

 

[MitchellMc]

Welcome to the Bunnings Workshop community @Tonto. It's fantastic to have you join us, and many thanks for contributing to the conversation.

It's great to see that there is another option out there. I'd agree that the price does sound quite extreme. I'll be sticking with the digging out by hand method as that's well out of my gardening budget.

We look forward to hearing about your projects and plans around the house and garden. Please don't hesitate to let us know if you need assistance or have something to share with the community.

Mitchell