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Thin Spots in Alfalfa

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John in IN

08-02-2003 16:27:00




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I broadcasted alfalfa in standing wheat early this spring and got the wheat out a couple of weaks ago and baled the straw. Some of it is nice and thick and taller than the stuble now. Left the stuble high. I also have some bare spots. The question is can I re-seed the bare spots??? I want to get one cutting off late summer or early fall.




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John in IN

08-03-2003 06:25:36




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 Re: Thin Spots in Alfalfa in reply to John in IN, 08-02-2003 16:27:00  
Thanks guys, I am going to try some re-seeding. I'll let you next year how it turned out.



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Chas in Tn.

08-02-2003 19:11:27




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 Re: Thin Spots in Alfalfa in reply to John in IN, 08-02-2003 16:27:00  
Since your stand was seeded this spring, it might be possible to reseed; however, I haven't seen any success in "old stands". Disease and root fungus in old stands are the big reason!



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Brent in Iowa

08-02-2003 19:32:43




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 Re: Re: Thin Spots in Alfalfa in reply to Chas in Tn., 08-02-2003 19:11:27  
The problem with no success reseeding stands older than 12-16 months is not disease, it is autotoxicity. The established plants exude chemicals into the rhizosphere around the roots to prevent other similar species (i.e. other alfalfa seedlings) from germinating or establishing if they do germinate. If your stand is less than a year old and does not have any old carryover plants from prior years you shouldn't have a problem reseeding, other than making sure you get good seed-soil contact to ensure moisture to the seed/seedling.

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howster mighty fine

08-02-2003 18:37:21




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 Re: Thin Spots in Alfalfa in reply to John in IN, 08-02-2003 16:27:00  
if you've got moisture you should be able to drill in the stubble this month. I have no moisture here and the grasshoppers are eating what little alfalfa there is.



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Will Sick

08-02-2003 21:32:40




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 Re: Re: Thin Spots in Alfalfa in reply to howster mighty fine, 08-02-2003 18:37:21  
I usually reseed those thin spots with some red clover and a sprinkle of brome. That way you get something the following year.



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