Hey ollie; that is actually a question I was keen (but embarrassed as felt rotating is very dated) to ask; would rotavating just distribute rush seeds throughout the soil profile and encourage them? Somebody earlier mentioned discing (an option I was wondering about).
what in your view would...
Hey Ollie - thanks again for your insights. I ha uploaded a photo of the ground in question via the 'app' on my phone, but not sure if that has hit the website (on which I am replying) yet. The land is peat over clay (in the wetter areas, not so much clay in those stonier areas I mentioned...
Thanks Ollie. BTW I have read previous comments of yours on this subject and have found them to be amongst the most insightful / persuasive I have read. In terms of after the spraying - what are your thoughts in terms of encouraging productive grass growth? Just encouraging fertility (either...
Thanks - that's very helpful. FWIW we are not a million miles North of you so perhaps on similar soils. Probably don't have enough muck to apply heavily but will consider using strategically.
Thanks again
Hi @Muddyroads That is my concern hence the question re flail / disc mower. In reality I think the cost means the mowed rushes are unlikely to be baled so I am wondering both about what type of mowing to do, and also how to encourage grass (*rather than rush) regrowth; do I wait a couple of...
Interesting - thanks. When you say 'strong' MCPA what would you suggest? Also, withy hindsight would you think. it was more effective because you were addressing weakened rushes, or because you hit on the right method? Also - how long ago was this and has there been any return of them since...
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