Re: hydroponic Bermuda grass
"Vinciguerra, Alessandra" wrote:
>
> Some time ago, I remember, during one of our recurring threads concerning
> this weed, somebody asked where did Cynodon dactylon come from. Well,I can
> answer now. Books say it is a Mediterranean grass,
Hi Alessandra,
I have been meaning for ages to check on this superweed as, though I
knew it from East Africa, I can't remember having seen it locally.
Well, it is definitely in NZ and known here as Indian Doab (Did we maybe
get it via India? My flora says it is widespread in tropical and
subtropical areas of both hemispheres).
Curiously, (could you believe?) it appears to be a very minor weed here?
As one might expect it occurs principally in the warmer parts of the
country where it seems to be largely confined to sandy soils such as in
coastal areas and is mainly found on waysides and other waste places.
Two surprising localities given are both in the central South Island.
This has our nearest thing to a continental climate and I can see
Cynodon enjoying the hot summers, but how it would survive the
protracted heavy frosts and fairly frequent snows of winter is more of a
mystery. it is apparently rare in Wellington and the adjacent east
coast, which explains why it has escaped my notice here.
My books say it may be a weed in lawns, but there is no mention of it
invading cultivated ground and certainly nothing like your horrific
hydroponic varient..
> will I ever be able to stop it?
> It was like seeing the Alien invasions, or something equally nightmare-ish.
> Well, I had to share this with people who will, I am sure, understand my
> frustration.
> Thanks for reading it through!
I am afraid I have no solution for you, but I do offer my sympathy, if
that is any help <G>
Moira
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Tony & Moira Ryan <theryans@xtra.co.nz>
Wainuiomata (near Wellington, capital city of New Zealand)
