Common Weeds

“Common" weed seeds are those weeds that are not on the Prohibited or Restricted Noxious Weed lists. Common weed seed should not total more than 0.5% by weight. This will vary according to state seed laws. The major problem with common weeds is that you don't know what they are because they are not listed on the tag. The only way you’ll know what they are is from the Seed Analysis Report. In general, the fewer weed seeds the better. Some weeds are worse than others in pasture and rangeland plantings so use caution when purchasing seed with weed seed present. Even with only a few seeds per pound, you can have more than enough weed seed to infest thousands of acres.

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Last Modified: 07/05/2007