HCJtractor
Veteran Member
- Joined
- Jan 28, 2009
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- Location
- upstate South Carolina, Greenville
- Tractor
- Kubota M6800, Massey Ferguson 240
I have always planted by broadcasting seed after plowing, discing etc. I now have a 5' Truax NoTill drill and also a Allis Chalmers 3 row NoTil planter I just restored. I bought an old Allis Chalmers book on NoTil that was written years ago when NoTil evidently was first being used. (By the way, did you know "No Til" was a patented Allis Chalmers brand name?) By having these, it hopefully will change how I plant and prepare the plots, and maybe save time and allow me to plant when conditions are not ideal and when rain is limited. I read that NoTil conserves precious soil moisture and enhances germination. Yet with NoTil, I see that herbicides are more important since plowing cannot be used for weed control.
My question involves the use of herbicide (Roundup like products). When do you use them in relation to planting, whether it be Spring for corn and beans, or Fall for grains and clover. I know there are also Roundup ready seed that can be sprayed after germination also, but I would be concerned about any residue. So can someone who uses NoTil techniques walk me through this process. When do you spray in relation to when you seed, what are the alternative practices. If you had these two pieces of equipment, how would it be best to take advantage of their NoTil capabilities, to minimize soil preparation? Any advice you can give me about NoTil practices including herbicide usage would be appreciated! I live in upstate S.C.
My question involves the use of herbicide (Roundup like products). When do you use them in relation to planting, whether it be Spring for corn and beans, or Fall for grains and clover. I know there are also Roundup ready seed that can be sprayed after germination also, but I would be concerned about any residue. So can someone who uses NoTil techniques walk me through this process. When do you spray in relation to when you seed, what are the alternative practices. If you had these two pieces of equipment, how would it be best to take advantage of their NoTil capabilities, to minimize soil preparation? Any advice you can give me about NoTil practices including herbicide usage would be appreciated! I live in upstate S.C.