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Ted Webb

06-18-2002 01:46:37




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I was advised on another thread to mow native pasture with weeds for weed control (versus a herbicide application).

I felt mowing would be a better option than herbicide application (assuming it is effective).

Will repeated mowings cause the pasture to thatch up or will the clippings breakdown and improve the soil?? Should the clippings be lightly harrowed in to help breakdown or just left on the surface?

I look forward to you comments.

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CACMANfrom MO

06-18-2002 09:38:41




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 Re: Pasture mowing in reply to Ted Webb, 06-18-2002 01:46:37  
Native grass I am assuming you talking about Blue stem, Indian grass, gama, etc. Mowing the fields up until mid-July will help reduce the weeds and Fescue. To reduce the thatch you should burn the field every 3-5 years. Burn in early spring and your native grass will come back stronger. If you managing it for wildlife only burn a portion of the field each year.

After a burn or during planting you can use Plateau to reduce weeds and Fescue. It is expensive ($300 per gallon), but you only need 4-8oz per acre and it works great.

Also the Missouri Department of Conservation has some great information on maintaining native grass.

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