What is black-grass?
Black-grass is a native annual grass weed that occurs throughout the UK but is found mainly in the cereal growing areas of southern and eastern England. It rarely occurs outside of cultivated land and is most abundant in winter crops. Black-grass is often found spreading into arable fields from the field margins. Black-grass is a native annual grass weed that occurs throughout the UK but is found mainly in the cereal growing areas of southern and eastern England. It rarely occurs outside of cultivated land and is most abundant in winter crops. Black-grass is often found spreading into arable fields from the field margins.Where is black-grass found? Distributed all over the British Isles, black-grass (Alopecurus myosuroides) is most abundant in cultivated land in South-East England. However, it has gradually spread North and West, recently arriving in South-East Scotland and Northumberland.Black-grass can greatly affect yield and cause contamination issues at harvest. A few weeds one year can become a significant weed burden over a short time frame.Blackgrass is a UK-native annual grassweed that is mostly found in oilseed rape and cereal crops in the South and East of England. However, it has gradually spread north and west, recently appearing in South-East Scotland and Northumberland.
How to remove black-grass?
Destroying (spraying with glyphosate or cutting) patches of black-grass in winter wheat in the first week of June will reduce viable seed return. Cutting or spraying earlier or later is likely to be less effective. Black-grass can greatly affect yield and cause contamination issues at harvest. A few weeds one year can become a significant weed burden over a short time frame.