Description of Purslane, Horse (trianthema portulacastrum):
Horse purslane doesn't grow more than a few inches in height but will grow more than 3 feet outward from its base. The flower is tiny, pink, has 5 petals, and is rosate. It's commonly found throughout the tropics and subtropics.
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Horse Purslane Optimized Control Options Finder
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Control
Suppression
No Control
According to the manufacturer approved labels: The following 2 weed killers, applied at the listed application rates, will control Horse Purslane.
Spot Treatment
per
Label Rate:
0.056 ounces per gallon
Cost Effectiveness:
Makes 177.187 gallons
at a cost of
$0.71 per gallon
at a cost of
$0.71 per gallon
Blanket Treatment
per
Label Rate:
0.056 ounces per 1,000 sqft
Cost Effectiveness:
Covers 177187 square feet
at a cost of
$0.71 per 1,000 sqft
at a cost of
$0.71 per 1,000 sqft
Safe On
Bermudagrass, Buffalograss, Centipedegrass, St. Augustinegrass, and Zoysiagrass
Safe Rate:
Safe Rate:
0.056 - 0.113 ounces per gallon
or
0.056 - 0.113 ounces per 1,000 sqft
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or
0.056 - 0.113 ounces per 1,000 sqft
Spot Treatment
No spot treatment rates listed. Please, review the label or contact the merchant for more information.
Blanket Treatment
per
Label Rate:
1.1 - 1.47 fluid ounces per 1,000 sqft
Cost Effectiveness:
Covers 217800 - 290400 square feet
at a cost of
$1.27 - $1.69 per 1,000 sqft
at a cost of
$1.27 - $1.69 per 1,000 sqft
Instructions:
The lower rate is recommended for spring if spring transition is expected within a month. Higher rates may be used if spring transition is at least 4-6 weeks away or has already occurred and also for fall.
Safe On
Bermudagrass, Centipedegrass, St. Augustinegrass, and Zoysiagrass
Safe Rate:
Safe Rate:
1.1 - 1.47 fluid ounces per 1,000 sqft
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