planting covers in dry conditions

Steve Groff (sgroff@epix.net)
Wed, 23 Sep 1998 22:17:34 -0400

Sanet,
I have 60 acres of cover crops that should be planted by now. Problem
is, we have only recieved 6 tenths of an inch of rain in 6 weeks, so the
soil is bone dry. I am concerned that if I plant now and we get a half
inch of rain the seeds will germinate then die if we don't get followup
rainfall with in a few days. Any suggestions?
Steve Groff
--
"New Generation Cropping Systems": the cutting edge of sustainable
agriculture
http://www.cedarmeadowfarm.com
Steve Groff
Cedar Meadow Farm
679 Hilldale Rd
Holtwood PA 17532  USA
Ph. 717-284-5152






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