peak or harmony on winter annuals in orchardgrass anyone tried it

[HayHooked]

Just curious, anyone using Peak or Harmony on stubborn winter annuals in og in early spring. It is off label but it is labelled for small grain which you can cut for hay 30 days after application. Word on the street around here is that multiple folks are using it and I was just checking.Got some henbit and speedwell that are really problematic.Will probably use pastureguard but Peak is supposed to smoke both.PG definitely does not smoke them and it's expensive

 

[many-leg777]

Yeah, this is quite common when dealing with difficult winter annuals.

Peak and Harmony are labeled for small grains and are known to be tough on weeds like henbit and speedwell.

For me, I will always follow the label but I would understand why some might be looking for more cost efficient options if PG isn't cutting it for those specific weeds. it just shows how hard to control those stubborn winter annuals

 

[Willbow1]

Why are you leaning toward Peak despite it being off-label, are you mainly after better control on henbit and speedwell, or is it more about cost compared to PastureGard?

 

[Abe1980]

Just curious, anyone using Peak or Harmony on stubborn winter annuals in og in early spring. It is off label but it is labelled for small grain which you can cut for hay 30 days after application. Word on the street around here is that multiple folks are using it and I was just checking.Got some henbit and speedwell that are really problematic.Will probably use pastureguard but Peak is supposed to smoke both.PG definitely does not smoke them and it's expensive

Yep, I've seen guys experiment with Peak on winter annuals in OG, especially for stubborn stuff like henbit.
It can absolutely smoke them, way better than PG, no contest. Just be super mindful of your orchardgrass stage and overall health when you spray

 

[cutanddry]

Ran into the same issue a couple seasons back with a clover mix field, henbit everywhere. Local guy swore by a light Peak mix off-label. Smoked it clean, but I treaded careful near the legumes

 

[bin.bag]

I've seen a few growers around here use Peak on early spring annuals, but it's definitely off label, so there's some risk. People say it works on henbit and speedwell, but always check your grazing or cutting intervals carefully if you go that route.

 

[rick_barnz]

There are quite a few herbicides out there that work wonders if you use them at just the right time and mix in some good adjuvants. I'd recommend reaching out to your local extension office, they usually have the latest info that's tailor-made for your area. They can be helpful when it comes to tackling those weeds, and they might even share some effective strategies that other farmers around you have found success with.