|
Sat, Jun 4, 05 at 23:58
| I live in the middle of farm country in SE MInnesota and was wondering if there any wild flowers species that should be avoided for fear that they might become a problem for farmers? We all know how much of a problem dandilions have become. I have read that Dames Rocket is quite invasive. Should that one be avoided? I am in the process of converting an old pasture that I have been mowing twice a year with a sickle mower to control weeds.
Thanks,
|
Follow-Up Postings:
|
- Posted by John_Blakeman z5/6 OH (My Page) on Sun, Jun 5, 05 at 14:29
| For modern row crop faming (corn, soybeans, wheat, etc.), weeds are generally no longer a problem. Most row crop farmers now use glyphosate, the active ingredient in Roundup, as the major herbicide. Virtually all weeds in row crop fields are vulnerable to glyphosate. Pasture weeds are a different problem, as herbicides are generally used there. Canada thistle is always a problem. Dame's rocket can be weedy. Don't use it. In fact, don't plant any non-native species. If you stay with the natives, few nor no invassive problems will occur. --John Blakeman |
|
- Posted by ahughes798 z5 IL (My Page) on Thu, Jun 9, 05 at 23:55
| Prairie Moon Nursery, and Prairie Nursery are you friends! April |
Please Note: Only registered members are able to post messages to this forum. If you are a member, please log in. If you aren't yet a member, join now!
Return to the Meadows & Prairies Forum
Instructions
- You must be a registered member and logged in to post messages on our forums.
- Posting is a two-step process. Once you have composed your message, you will be taken to the preview page. You will then have a chance to review the contents and make changes.
- After posting your message, you may need to refresh the forum page in order to see it.
- It is illegal to post copyrighted material without the owner's consent.
- HTML codes are allowed in the message field only.
- No advertising is allowed in any of the forums.
- If you would like to practice posting or uploading photos, please visit our Test forum.
- If you need assistance, please Contact Us and we will be happy to help.