Sycamore seedlings EVERYWHERE

[JillA]

Sycamore seedlings EVERYWHERE!! Don't they normally germinate in autrumn? Maybe it was too dry then.
I've just been setting up one of my summer paddocks which has been left all winter - there are HUNDREDS of the bl00dy things. And I have a horse who has to have restricted grazing - is there an easy way to get rid of the seedlings other than picking every one by hand? Anyone know?

 

[JanetGeorge]

I just top mine when they're about 12" high - my horses ignore them. But mine ALWAYS have a haylage bale and sycamore isn't as nice.

 

[The Xmas Furry]

Jill, you either need to pull by hand now, or as Janet says, top them. If topping then leave for at least 3 weeks before putting piggy equines on there.
I've noticed a few coming through in my diet bare paddocks, but easy enough to pull up, interesting that the 2 x minis are not touching them despite dieting there overnight.

 

[meleeka]

It’s the right time for seedlings. They come off the trees in the Autumn.

 

[OldNag]

My garden is absolutely chock full of them. Never seen them this bad. I can mow them in the lawn but am having to hand pick them out of the borders.

Thank goodness no sycamore trees near the horses.

 

[Pearlsacarolsinger]

Sheep will eat them before the horses get to them here. Mainly because horses are still in winter field which is furthest away from the sycamore trees.

 

[JillA]

Thanks all - the people who rent my other field hopefully will be bringing some sheep to help out

 

[Goldenstar]

I top mine as well .
They are not up yet here .