Teki field (in English referred to as nutgrass or nutsedge) is a type of weed that usually grows as a nuisance plant or weed in the yard. This grass can survive well, but what's terrible is that it actually allows it to grow and spread quickly. The field puzzle has strong roots and a kind of small tuber which in English is called nuts or peanuts, and it is these tubers that make this grass called nutgrass in English. The most accurate way to deal with the growth of sedge grass in your yard is to pull it out by hand, from the roots to all parts of the plant. In addition, you can also try using chemical herbicides or sprinkling sugar on your lawn as an alternative organic method.
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Method 1 of 4: Recognizing Field Puzzle Grass
Step 1. Look for grass that looks different from the rest
Field puzzle grass generally grows taller and has a brighter color than other grasses. However, because of its similarity to other grass types, short field puzzle grass is often difficult to find, unless you look for it more closely.
Step 2. Observe the grass leaves
Kneel down and examine the shape and thickness of the leaves of the grass that grows differently from other grasses. Field puzzle grass has thick and stiff grass leaves, and grows in three strands (branches) from the stalk. This is different from most types of ordinary grass which only has two leaves from one stalk.
Step 3. Observe the grass stalk
If there is grass that you suspect is field grass, break the stem and look at the end of the broken part. The stalks of field puzzle grass are triangular in shape with a solid center, while other types of grass have rounded stalks. In addition, the middle part of the stalk is usually empty (the stalk is shaped like a cylinder), unlike field sedge grass, which has a dense center of the stalk.
Step 4. Carefully dig up the soil until you can see the grass roots
If you feel that you have found sedge grass after you have seen the tops of the plant (leaves and stems), you can either pull the grass straight away or you can dig first in the soil around the grass until the roots are visible to make sure that it is indeed grass grass.. Use a shovel to carefully dig up the soil around the grass and then look for any bean-shaped tubers attached to the grass roots. The depth of the soil you are digging is between 30 and 46 centimeters.
Method 2 of 4: Uprooting Grass Field Puzzles By Hand
Step 1. Put on a pair of gardening gloves
In this method, you will dig the soil using your own hands. Therefore, wear gloves to reduce the risk of soil sticking to your skin or even getting stuck on your fingernails.
Step 2. Drive the shovel into the ground around the field grass
After that, dig the soil as deep as possible. Field puzzle grass roots can grow into the soil up to a length of 30 to 46 centimeters from the soil surface.
Step 3. Carefully remove the grass from the field from the roots to the stalks
It is very important that you perform the plucking carefully as this will prevent the roots from being cut off from the stalk, as well as reduce the number of roots that may be cut off during the extraction process.
Step 4. Remove the remaining roots
If there are roots left behind, there will be a chance that the field grass will grow back.
Step 5. Dispose of the pulled grass along with the soil you dug into a garbage bag
Keep in mind that you should throw the grass in the trash and don't just throw your grass and excavated soil in a mound or compost pile. This can actually make the grass grow back in the place where you threw it.
Method 3 of 4: Getting Rid of Field Puzzle Grass Using Sugar
Step 1. Do this method in the spring
This method has proven to be most effective in the spring, when the plant begins to regrow. In that season, the field puzzle grass had just sprouted.
Step 2. Use a water hose to water your lawn
You don't need to make your yard muddy and waterlogged, but make sure the watering keeps the soil evenly moist.
Step 3. Sprinkle sugar on your lawn in a straight motion
Walk in a straight line across your yard and stride at a steady pace. Pour the sugar into the sieve and as you walk, shake the sieve so that the sugar falls evenly onto the grass.
The use of sugar to eradicate the field puzzle grass is not limited to traditional methods. Sugar can "eat" the grass of the field and at the same time, nurture microbes that can provide benefits to your yard
Step 4. Once the sugar sprinkle process is complete, water your lawn one more time
Make sure that the grass doesn't get flooded by water because the sugar you sprinkle can actually be lost by being carried away by water. Use a small spray type when watering your lawn. The important thing is that you re-moisten the grass leaves and the sugar you sprinkle can seep into the soil and be absorbed by the grass roots.
Step 5. Repeat this process at least twice during the spring
The field puzzle grass may not completely die in the first sugar sprinkle process, but by doing the sugar sprinkle process a few more times, all the existing field puzzle grass can be eradicated properly.
Method 4 of 4: Using Chemical Controls (Herbicides)
Step 1. Apply the herbicide before growing five true leaves on the stalks of the field puzzle grass
Field sedge grass that is already leafy will be more difficult to eradicate with herbicides because of the barrier elements that can prevent the herbicide from entering and being absorbed by the bulbs and grass roots. The most optimal use of herbicides is when the field grass is just starting to grow, because at that time the plants are still young and have few leaves.
Step 2. Use the right herbicide to kill weeds in your yard
Herbicide products containing monosodium methyl arsenate (MSMA) or products containing bentazone are the best herbicide products. The spread and growth of field puzzle grass is a common problem. When buying herbicides, usually herbicide products that are produced specifically to eradicate sedge grass will be labeled nut grass killer.
Step 3. Let the grass grow for a few days before spraying with herbicide
Herbicides work most effectively when the grass is thriving. Herbicide effectiveness is reduced (not optimal) if the herbicide is directly sprayed on plants after the grass cutting process. Therefore, wait two or more days after mowing before applying herbicides to allow the grass to grow.
Step 4. Spray when the weather is dry (not raining)
Wait a few days after the last watering. Do not spray herbicides if rain is expected to fall four hours after the spraying process or heavy rains are expected in the coming days. Rainwater can wash away chemicals from the herbicide so the herbicide can't work.
Step 5. Read the instructions for use on the label of your herbicide bottle for proper use
Usually you must first dilute the herbicide with MSMA and then spray it all over your lawn. In the instructions for use there is a comparison of the page area with the required herbicide solution. For example, to spray grass on a 92.2-square-meter lawn, you need a mixture of 45 milliliters of herbicide liquid and 20 liters of water.
Step 6. Repeat the herbicide spraying process several times while the grass is still in its growing season
In the warm season (weather), spraying can be done only twice. However, in colder seasons, it may be necessary to spray four to eight times until the grass tubers are completely dead.
Tips
- Find out if the field puzzle grass can live in wet areas or not. Field puzzle grass often grows rapidly because the drainage system or water absorption in the soil is not good. If it is known that haygrass can live in your lawn that is always wet, you can reduce its growth by draining your lawn and looking for ways to improve your lawn's soil drainage system. While draining the soil can help reduce the amount of grass grass growing, it's important to keep in mind that drying the soil alone is not enough to kill grass grass, because the plant can grow even in very dry soil conditions.
- Do not try to cover the field puzzle grass with dry leaves. Field puzzle grass can still grow even if you cover it with dry leaves. In fact, field puzzle grass can grow and penetrate dry leaves, fabric, and even plastic.
- When trying to pull out sedge grass, never turn the subsoil over to the surface. Turning the soil will only end up spreading the grass bulbs in the field and causing bigger problems.
Warning
- You need to remember that in general the use of chemical herbicides (especially herbicides containing MSMA) can change the color of your grass, especially if you use it frequently.
- After you've sprayed the herbicide, keep your children and pets off the grass in your yard for 24 to 72 hours. These chemicals are toxic and dangerous if ingested.
