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26 May
Which Rainbow & Brown Herbicides are Grass and Clover Friendly?
Below is a handy reference table to show which of our products are safe to use on pasture and / or clover and which have some residual effect which might affect replanting.
Note: in some circumstances and at certain times of the year or at the rates required to control some weeds the information in the above table may vary so please check the label or discuss with the team at Rainbow & Brown. Please also see our Weed Files for specific weeds.
|
Product |
Grass / Pasture Friendly |
Clover Damage |
Residual Effect |
|
Yes |
Slight |
Slight |
|
|
No |
Severe |
Yes |
|
|
Yes |
None-Minimal |
Yes |
|
|
Yes |
Severe |
Strong |
|
|
No |
Severe |
None |
|
|
No |
Severe (temporary) |
None |
|
|
Yes |
Severe |
Yes |
|
|
No |
None-minimal |
Moderate |
|
|
Yes |
Very little |
Moderate |
|
|
No |
Severe |
Yes |
|
|
Yes |
Moderate to Severe |
Slight |
|
|
Yes |
Moderate |
Slight |
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