Silver grass

Even though silver grass is less competitive than other major grass weeds, dense populations can severely limit crop yield. Another weed that has become more of a problem since the adoption of minimum tillage practices, it is most likely to emerge in high numbers in crops sown early by direct drilling.

Description

Slender annual grass with fine, hairless leaves. Silver grass seedlings look similar to annual ryegrass seedlings, but their leaves are not as wide and are not shiny underneath.

Control

Controlling silver grass is relatively straightforward. It is susceptible to a range of herbicides, including Sakura. In situations where overall weed pressure is high, more competitive weed species tend to overwhelm silver grass and reduce its impact.

Now that silver grass is becoming more common, taking an integrated weed management approach to controlling it will help ensure that the current range of control options remains effective.