Looks like we are going to have temperatures in the mid 60s to 70s for the next week. I think it’s time to apply my spring pre-emergent. This is going to be the earliest I have ever done this.
Edit: I live in central Texas.
Still got snow on the ground lol
Freeman said:
Still got snow on the ground lol
Same here.
Make sure to check your soil temps, not just the air temps. You want at least 3 days averaging between 50 and 55 degrees for the right timing for pre-emergent.
Dallas said:
Make sure to check your soil temps, not just the air temps. You want at least 3 days averaging between 50 and 55 degrees for the right timing for pre-emergent.
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Dallas said:
Make sure to check your soil temps, not just the air temps. You want at least 3 days averaging between 50 and 55 degrees for the right timing for pre-emergent.
I will check that. I just know the temps will be in the 70s for several days straight.
@Rowan
Check the auto-mod link for Greencast. You get a better idea of soil temps and averages for your area.
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Thanks. Just checked it and the current soil temp is 49. Should reach 55 later this week or early next week.
@Rowan
They say apply at 55 degrees. I would suggest applying around 50-53 to get ahead of it. That’s my plan.
But it’s a chilly 36 today, with irrigation out here still releasing all over the place.
@Dallas
They say apply BEFORE 55F.
I recommend about 45-50 to cover potential poa annua germination.
My best method is to do half at 45F and the other half 45 days later for maximum coverage on everything.
@Devon
Exactly! Some parts of my yard warm up faster than others because of location. I’d rather apply pre-emergent too early than too late.
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Seems a bit early for most areas maybe in 2 to 4 weeks. It isn’t warm enough yet. I’m in a southern climate, still feels too early.
If you want to prevent winter weeds, you should do it in the fall. If you want to prevent summer weeds, that’s done in the spring. Otherwise, you’re just wasting product, especially if the soil temps are still low.
@Blaine
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I go for a split application, usually mid February and then again in April, but I’m in NC. I hardly get any crabgrass anymore and it works well for other weeds too.
Marley said:
I go for a split application, usually mid February and then again in April, but I’m in NC. I hardly get any crabgrass anymore and it works well for other weeds too.
I have tall fescue and a lot of crabgrass and stiltgrass, also in NC. I’m trying to fix my lawn where the grass was choked out last summer. I tried to overseed in the fall, but the storms washed my seed to my neighbor’s yard.
Should I aim for an early pre-emergent spray and then try seeding this spring? New to lawn care and having pine trees in my yard doesn’t help. If you could share some NC specific resources, that would be great.