Re: little off topic, but I have alfalfa question?

Posted by Dan on July 31, 2001 at 10:13:12 from (209.64.155.40):

In Reply to: little off topic, but I have alfalfa question? posted by Bill Smith on July 30, 2001 at 21:29:25:

Couple of questions--Did you soil test? Soil PH and fertility are critical for alfalfa. Check with Local Extension Office on PH and Fertility advice. I suspect thin areas are result of one or both of the above or possible erroded soil resulting in poor germination. Ask extension office about the Toxin question --it is for real. My need to switch to a clover or grass if you decide to interseed. Also did you use a cover crop of oats?
I know people do put in straight stands of Alfalfa.
I have always used cover crop oats; it comes up fast in cool weather helps keep weeds down while Alfalfa comes on. If it is a straight stand I think 8 lbs is a little light.

Personel experance is interseeding is tough to do.
Once weeds are established in seeding they are difficult to control.

I would get some advice from extension or good seed salespreson, local CO-OP or dealer.

Good Luck

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• Re: Re: little off topic, but I have alfalfa question? Bill Smith 22:03:56 08/01/01 (3)
  • Re: Re: Re: little off topic, but I have alfalfa question? Dan 06:15:12 08/02/01 (2)
    • Re: Re: Re: Re: little off topic, but I have alfalfa question? Bill Smith 13:54:43 08/02/01 (1)
      • Re: Re: Re: Re: Re: little off topic, but I have alfalfa question? Dan 15:00:09 08/02/01 (0)

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