Re: Re: CULT: mulch/alfalfa and weed preventer

In a message dated 7/8/2004 10:05:04 PM Central Standard Time, 
jgcrump@erols.com writes:

> You have more courage than I, using the Roundup with the mum pots. 
> 
It worked well!  I waited about an hour to take the pots off.  Then I checked 
for any minor damage where the fans stuck through one of the drain holes.  I 
clipped off any tips that looked damaged so it couldn't travel down. (small 
number) This is the bed that is growing well.  But these plants had a week to 
two weeks of growth before I applied the Preen.  

Griff, I respect your experience.  Just looking for answers.  I was careful 
to apply at the rate shown in the diagram.  But I did apply after they were 
planted rather than before.  Always careful to water.  These beds are 4 rows wide 
and 50 ft long.  I'm considering hoeing and watering one end of one bed 
(controlled experiment) to see if I can flush the Preen out. This would give me 
some idea if that is what is causing the problem.  

There really aren't a lot of things that could be going on. There are limited 
time/temperature responses. If they kick in and start growing soon, I'll say 
this is the reason. I think I'll give them a shot of Miracle Grow and wait a 
week.  

I've not used chemicals much in the past so I'm a bit cautious.  Trying to 
work old pasture land, I've found Roundup to be my best friend.  I should have 
started using it earlier.  


Betty W. in South-central KY Zone 6
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