Posted by Billy NY on March 19, 2018 at 04:28:53 from (74.70.66.240):
In Reply to: Garden questions posted by Grandpa love on March 18, 2018 at 10:38:53:
Lot of variables, soil type, plow being correctly adjusted to tractor. I find when I mow heavy growth, like a seasons worth, then plowing, even if it's dried down from hot weather, it can plug my ford 101 plow with coulters. I do not have cover boards on this plow, which would help or solve the problem.
My opinion will vary from JD's on shorter, fresh growth like you have there. It will likely turn under if mowed and let dry first, but is also short enough you should not have to mow. It's good green growth that will add nitrogen, clover already is. You do need to have the plow adjusted and working correctly. If any green is left up, say from a half turned furrow, it will grow back easily, and the secondary tillage, like your disc harrow, will not do as clean a job. Properly turned soil does work down nicely and leaves a nice seed bed with no green left on top.
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