Grassland combination | Controlling rough meadow-grass

Declare war on rough meadow-grass!

What is hardly noticeable in the first cut becomes more and more of a problem in the following regrowths. While rough meadow-grass still yields in the first cut, it yields significantly less with every further cut. In addition, this grass is less palatable and of poorer quality. The reasons for its increased occurrence are poor soil condition and compaction by heavy harvesting and slurry vehicles.

So counteract the deterioration of your grassland and start grassland care now. Especially in dry conditions, rough meadow-grass can be controlled for the long term. Its weakness lies in its shallow root system and its sensitivity to drought. The Güttler GreenMaster makes perfect use of this. With its Ripperboard and the sturdy 12 mm harrow tines, it grips the rough meadow-grass and removes it effectively.

Thanks to the combination of Ripperboard and 2-row long-stroke harrow, the tine spacing is 3.75 cm – on a very compact machine with high clearance at the same time. This means the meadow-grass can be pulled out at high output without the harrow blocking. Several passes – ideally crosswise – give the best results. Simply uncoupling the prism roller lets you adapt each step perfectly to what is needed. It is important not to leave the harrowed-out material on the field, otherwise it will end up in the forage at the next harvest. The meadow-grass should be removed straight away to avoid forage contamination and the resulting risks to the health and performance of the herd.

The gaps should then be closed with an overseeding mixture adapted to the site. Nothing should be left to chance when overseeding, otherwise dock seeds and the like will take advantage of the gaps. The Güttler GreenMaster is also ideal for overseeding, because thanks to their high vibration the harrow tines roughen the soil surface and produce fine soil. The seed can be applied by broadcast seeding or with the patented tine seeding. The coupled prism roller achieves high emergence and presses the overseeded seed into the fine topsoil. In addition, thanks to the 305 prism points per square metre, the existing grasses are stimulated to tiller.

Thanks to the optimum application of the overseeding and the stimulation of tillering, the gaps close quickly and efficiently. For good overseeding success, the soil condition must also be taken into account, because only with appropriate liming and a balanced nutrient supply can the highest quality be obtained from grassland in the long term.

To demonstrate how effective the GreenMaster is at controlling rough meadow-grass, Güttler holds regional grassland events. If you have any questions, contact your sales representative or find out more at www.guettler.de