Chilean needle grass will soon become evident in pastures

4 November, 2016 by AgPest in Auckland, Bay of Plenty, Canterbury, Chilean needle grass, Gisborne, Hawke's Bay, Manawatu-Wanganui, Marlborough, Nelson/Tasman, Northland, Otago, Ruapehu, Southland, Taranaki, Taupo, Waikato, Weeds, Wellington, West Coast | Comments Off on Chilean needle grass will soon become evident in pastures

Chilean needle grass will become evident in pastures in November-December. Keep an eye out for the reddish purple colour of the seed heads when they first emerge. Each seed has a 7 cm long awn (bristle-like tail). This grass is most likely to be found in pastures on north/west-facing drought-prone slopes but may be present in contaminated stock feed / hay.

If you suspect that you have it, please contact your local council biosecurity people for identification and management advice immediately.

For further information on Chilean needle grass including biology, impact and control, follow the link below:

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