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Re: planting preparation

I've been reading this thread on advice for planting and not seen anyone
mention the use of Plateau herbicide, though Roundup has been mentioned
freely. I've been using Plateau for 4 years now and can boast that I can
establish native grass stands in one growing season with the weed control
offered by this product. (Provided the weather cooporates)

I particularly like a tank mix of Plateau and Roundup. Roundup provides burn
down of the existing vegetation and Plateau provides some residual weed
control. I've found, just enough weed control to allow the native grasses
and labeled forbs a chance to get going before the weeds invade to rob the
natives of their resources, water, light and nutrients.

As most of you know, weed control is not the only factor in establishing a
good stand. Seedbed preparation is important too. I belive it was Mike
Anderson that made the all important point of removing the thatch or litter
before planting. Critically important for successful no-till.

Jef Hodges

----- Original Message -----
From: Robert Wernerehl <rwernere@midplains.net>
To: <prairie@mallorn.com>
Sent: Thursday, April 20, 2000 5:51 PM
Subject: planting preparation


> Hi folks,
>
> I have a friend with a large field he wants to plant with a seed drill
this
> fall. He mowed and sprayed last fall and looks like he got a pretty good
> kill. There is a thick layer of thatch on the field right now. He plans to
> spray again this summer if it greens up. Is there any point in burning off
> the duff now, perhaps that it would better expose what is left alive, so
it
> can be sprayed, or can it just wait until fall to burn it off before
> planting? Any thoughts. Thanks much.
>
> Bob Wernerehl
> Barneveld, Wisconsin
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