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Re: planting preparation

Jef-what is the rate of Plateau which you are using per acre on new
plantings.  Because it is in ounces per acre, the amount is very critical. 
I have talked to other growers who have lost entire plantings because of
Plateau application.  

Carl Kurtz
Central Iowa
cpkurtz@netins.net
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>From: "PrairieSource.com" <jef@prairiesource.com>
>To: <prairie@mallorn.com>
>Subject: Re: planting preparation
>Date: Mon, Apr 24, 2000, 7:51 AM
>

>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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