Velocity PM: A Killer That Can Help Or Hurt Your Lawn

[@curtisleddy1408]

I did 1.5ml per gallon every 2 weeks, 3 apps total after air temps reached 70 degrees. Spot spray. Your first poa video was actually how I found your channel!

[@qsbroom]

Mr Fergy‼️ First of all,your yard is looking fabulous man... congratulation because I watched the blood , sweat and tears that went into making it look so good! Will stay tuned on the velocity experiment...sure hope nothing goes wrong😵‍💫

[@edpitcock3344]

I wld find some field and test that first. Square off a 1000 square foot and spray. I used that Sublim on my yard this summer didn’t pay attention to the temps and literally toasted my yard. Then the drought and high temps still trying to recover. Good luck. 👍

[@NyTonyF]

Awesome Bro, I was looking into purchasing this as well. Most likely I’ll sell half of it though, I only have a 5k sqft. From what I’ve read online it’s best to blanket spray the first app then on the second app to spot spray. I’ll be doing more reading on this and watching videos for sure. 😊

[@mickpowell8391]

I had a massive infestation of POA Triv that was slowly expanding each year....I tried digging up areas and that never seemed to work well. This spring I bought Velocity PM, applied 2 treatments, and it worked wonders. Typically in the fall, the Poa Trio comes back with a vengeance, but this fall I had very little. Probably a 90% effectiveness. I think the battle against POA is a never ending quest because those seed heads can lay dormant for decades. But the Velocity works and now I at least have a tool to manage it.

[@MrFergusonLawn]

Thanks so much for your comment of experience. Really appreciate it, and glad it's worked out well for you.

[@TheFish1026]

I am super jealous to see rain by you, we are in a mega drought up here in New Jersey. But I have to admit the lord is good because i have been praying for rain for two weeks and it came for a few hours a week ago.

[@MrFergusonLawn]

Yes, we finally got blessed with some rain here. About an inch yesterday.

[@dalewiley9208]

It's a very effective product whether used for entire lawn or spot treatments. You can re-seed in 7 days. I know this because I have recently done it. If used below 65 degrees, it will still kill poa trivialis (and other listed weeds) but at a much slower pace. Retail price is high but usage rates are very low so it should last a good while. Make certain you use your PPE.

[@MrFergusonLawn]

I appreciate your comment Dale. Thanks so much for letting people know how its working for you.

[@MrKevinH]

I just about passed out when you said the price...I really hope it works for you!

[@jonnyrozzo9168]

Thank god I don't have a poa problem. 500 would cover my water bill for the summer!!

[@MrFergusonLawn]

Well, technically I don't have a poa problem either. I'm only discussing and showing it because of this channel for people that do. However, I'm with you. Over 500 for a herbicide, for a home owner is steep!!! I wouldn't do it either unless I literally couldn't overcome the poa any other way.

[@nealwhite1474]

$533 to control poa? I don't know, Mr. Ferguson. $500 can get me an entire pallet of Zoysia here or perhaps a new lawnmower lol. Great vid.

[@MrFergusonLawn]

Oh trust me, I'm with you, lol. Had I not had a youtube channel to give people my thoughts, wouldn't be touching this stuff.

[@dalewiley9208]

Well if you have a very small lawn maybe a total renovation might be cheaper.

[@nealwhite1474]

@@dalewiley9208 Much cheaper!

[@Michel.Alvarado]

There’s people who buy it and split it on FB groups. I’m buying 2.5 sq. ft. worth of it for around $60. Way more reasonable than the MSRP.

[@nealwhite1474]

@@Michel.Alvarado That's a really good idea.

[@monkeyslawncareandgardenin473]

Olee Pool Fescue Freaks had a rep from NuFarm on his channel to talk about Velcity. He said the best application was two blanket applications 20 something days apart.

[@robturner7853]

I knew this was coming!!!! great price btw......

[@MrFergusonLawn]

Yea, well you may have but I did not lol. With the recent triv running wild, seemed like something to test out.

[@robturner7853]

@@MrFergusonLawn my new renovation looks good but guess whats popped up...yea!!

[@davidcrowson4745]

I would keep that product somewhere that doesn't freeze for storage. Some products loose their effectiveness once freeze thaw has occurred.

[@MrFergusonLawn]

Oh yea, it's in my house in a secure location haha

[@JasonBrown-w5z]

I’m in central nc as well. I sprayed my POa triv with roundup and spot seeded this last Monday. You think with the temps going down I will get germination before it gets to cold?

[@MrFergusonLawn]

It will grow, although it will be slower now, as temps have really began to drop. Yes though, it should eventually grow in over more time.

[@robbobtheplucker3082]

$500. Sounds like I need to give myself another pricey Christmas present!!!!! Any suggestions for a good not so pricey backpack sprayer. I have had a petra for almost 2 seasons. Just put a 3rd battery in it and now it's not even running. This is the type of thing that ercks me!!!!! Tools nowadays aren't the tools that I still have and use that my grandfather had!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@SeahawkAz]

Spend the money and get a Flowzone. The nice thing about Flowzone is all parts including electronics are easily accessible and can be replaced by the owner. Parts can be found online or at your local Site One Most professional sprayers use Flowzone there is a reason

[@MrFergusonLawn]

If your in that market, I'd get one that works and will for years to come. I would try the cyclone flowzone, if its in your budget. Here is a link if interested: bit.ly/3wdR7Mp If that is to much, I'd consider something like this: bit.ly/3Cruk2l All in all, I'd do some research and get the best one you can to last long as it can.

[@TheCreamRisesToTheTop]

@@MrFergusonLawn+1 for the flowzone, and buying from GCI. Awesome machine and Pete throws in some extra tips

[@dj-dg2wx]

Congrats on the purchase. It will be interesting to follow your experiment. Poa is maddening… but, by looking at your photos from 2020, I think you are winning the war. It is hard to remember all the progress made. I look at my lawn and visually can pick it apart w a bit of poa here, a strange grass type in another area, etc. But, when I remember there were large dirt patches and hard compact dirt patches two seasons ago, I feel satisfaction and progress. Onward!

[@SeahawkAz]

Good thing I don’t have a Poa issue

[@MrFergusonLawn]

Well, as we have discussed, this is just another option. You see my yard from 2020, and today. No Velocity PM. No $533 herbicide used. It can be done with other methods.

[@I3arbarian]

The price is a joke. I'd rather dig out the poa.