Timing question (in general) with mowing/applying a product

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Timing question (in general) with mowing/applying a product

Post by southern-ct-4 » July 1st, 2019, 5:22 pm

When a label says "...not disturbed by mowing for at least 2 days before and 2 days after application", and I mowed on a Sunday evening, can I apply the product Tuesday evening (i.e. Sunday night to Monday night is 1 day, and Monday night to Tuesday night is 2 days, so I can now apply), or should I wait until Wednesday (i.e. I mowed Sunday, I do nothing for 2 days (Monday and Tuesday), and then I apply it Wednesday)?

I know this is very basic but it often trips me up...

Thank you.

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Re: Timing question (in general) with mowing/applying a product

Post by andy10917 » July 1st, 2019, 6:26 pm

Don't overcomplicate things or get hung up on tiny details. 12 hours will have almost zero impact.

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Re: Timing question (in general) with mowing/applying a product

Post by HoosierLawnGnome » July 1st, 2019, 8:43 pm

Its fine.

The idea is to minimize stress on desirable turf. Right after a mow the plant is stressed a bit and needs to heal a bit.

Meanwhile most herbicides need to be on the foliage long enough for it to get into the plant.

It's also a lot harder to identify weeds right after you mow.

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Re: Timing question (in general) with mowing/applying a product

Post by southern-ct-4 » July 2nd, 2019, 10:12 am

Thanks guys. I do tend to overcomplicate... :)

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