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By:
Osceola
Date:01-Aug-24
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I am going to try the throw and mow method on two separate 1 acre plots. One is in buckwheat and the other is in oats.
I am going to hand cast radishes and winfred brassica into each plot and then us a shredder to mow the buckwheat and oats.
I have two 80%+ rain events predicted on 8-6-24 and 8-8- 24.
My question: Does it hurt the germination rate if I broadcast the seed and mow 3-4 days before the rain events when the temperatures are supposed to be close to 100 degrees. Do I need to worry about the seed getting too hot/dry? The oats are matured so not a lot of moisture in those stems. The buckwheat is flowering and looks green yet, so those stems should have some moisture.
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By:
craigmcalvey
Date:01-Aug-24
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I’d think you’d be fine since the seed will get covered with the mowed fodder. If you’re really concerned just do it the 5th.
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By:
Catscratch
Date:01-Aug-24
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Your seed will be fine. Might get some predation from mice and birds if it sits too long, but a few days won't matter much. Biggest danger in my opinion for this time of yr is getting hot and dry right after germination, thus killing the sprouted plants. Where I live we might get 2 rains in a week, but then we'd get 6wks without a rain.
Good luck!
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By:
Osceola
Date:02-Aug-24
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I appreciate the input.
