Problem Weeds In Winter
Onion Weed and Onion Grass (also called Guildford Grass) should be controlled now before they flower and set seed. Destiny the only herbicide registered to control these weeds in turf situations.
Now is the time to control two of the most persistent turf weeds.
Onion weed and Onion Grass (also called Guildford Grass) should be controlled now before they flower and set seed. Destiny® is the only herbicide registered to control these weeds in turf situations.
Nutgrass, Onion Grass and Onion Weed are three problem weeds of turfgrass areas. Sometimes their identification is confusing.
Nutgrass (Cyperus rotundus) is one of the most common weeds in the world. It is particularly common in areas with high soil moisture levels.
Onion Grass (Romulea rosea) is also known as Guildford Grass and is a turf weed across temperate areas of Australia.
Onion Weed (Nothoscordum sp) is a weed in Australia of turf farms and gardens.
Distinguishing characteristics of problem weeds
| Characteristic | Nutgrass | Onion Grass (Guildford Grass) | Onion Weed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flower stem |  Triangular in cross section |
 Round |
 Round |
| Leaves |  Flat with longitudinal ridges |
 Rounded with longitudinal grooves |
 Flat (strap like) |
| Flowers |  Brown |
 Pink to mauve and star shaped (rarely white) |
 White and bell shaped |
| Underground vegetative parts |  Tubers and rhizomes |
 Corms |
 Bulbs |
Send an e-mail or photograph to jyri.kaapro@envu.com if you have any experiences of turf with either of these symptoms.
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