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Post by smallchunk on Aug 17, 2017 9:46:16 GMT -6
When are you guys going to pull the trigger, if you haven't already? I have three standing bean plots with brassica already 1-3" tall in them, and two other brassica plots about the same stage to overseed along with two new throw/mow/spray fields to do. I always seem to get it out too late and see very little fall growth when planted in the beginning of September, but it always grows great in the spring. Am I too late to the party? Should I be getting it out now? I might even overseed one of my clover plots, thanks sd.  I no no tilled my corn plot and one of my bean plots this spring into standing rye and they are by far my best two plots. Very little weed issues and still a decent mat covering my sandy soils to keep them somewhat out of the sun and retain some moisture. I want to be able to do that again! |
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Post by leexrayshady on Aug 17, 2017 10:29:04 GMT -6
I always shoot for mid august for central mn when I seed mine
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Post by batman on Aug 17, 2017 10:59:10 GMT -6
I always shoot for mid august for central mn when I seed mine Same here. Thats about 30 days before first frost. Iowa would be later because the frost comes later. |
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Post by nhmountains on Aug 18, 2017 8:21:41 GMT -6
Throw and mow I'd do now because you're dependent upon rains. I've waited till September before and missed the rains. Let's see some photos of your new plots SC.
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Post by smallchunk on Aug 19, 2017 22:59:59 GMT -6
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Post by smallchunk on Aug 19, 2017 23:00:35 GMT -6
I'll get pictures of the rest of the plots once I get to them, maybe tomorrow or Monday!
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Post by Reagan on Aug 20, 2017 7:21:13 GMT -6
In my limited experience, a heavy dose of rye is a good thing. Between the turkeys and the tweetie birds, some of my seed never has a chance. Disking it in helps hide some of it but broadcasting it on top leads to more loss.
I've been putting 2 bags of rye on small plots that are about a 1/3 acre. The plot looks much better than when I used 1 bag.
I always mix in red clover which seems to do well in the spring. This year I added more brassica. Our deer usually start eating brassica as soon as it comes out of the ground. So I plan on some loss there too.
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Post by nhmountains on Aug 20, 2017 15:44:47 GMT -6
You should be fine SC. That'll provide food at greenup next spring and a fawning area as well.
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Post by sticknstring on Aug 21, 2017 15:31:16 GMT -6
Yep, that looks about perfect. Not all will germinate and some will get eaten. I think you'll happy in a few weeks.
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Post by Sandbur on Aug 23, 2017 18:19:07 GMT -6
My back plot is a failure. I broadcasted what was left of a bag of beans and some turnips during mid July into one corner of it and the beans seem to have took.
Now for the rest of the plot. I wanted to work it and plant rye/oats, but it is just too wet. I am thinking of spraying a few spots with roundup, then broadcasting seed and trying to roll it.
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Post by smallchunk on Aug 23, 2017 20:23:58 GMT -6
Sounds like a good plan to me!
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