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WNC Usa

I have heard it is bad to till annual rye grass into your patch.

Is this true?

5/12/2010 11:31:08 PM

Minnesota([email protected])

I haven't heard this. I use annual rye as a cover crop. I usually till it in in late fall, or early spring. I'd like to hear any thoughts regarding this.

5/13/2010 12:02:32 AM

Burton, Ohio

I've been tilling rye into my garden for 36 years and never had a problem. Just do it four weeks before you plant anything.

5/13/2010 12:17:19 AM

Tinykinville

tell that person to put down bong before giving advice krc.

5/13/2010 5:22:33 AM

Rhode Island

dont panic its organic ----------- jam knows best ---lol

5/13/2010 7:22:56 AM

WNC Usa

Ok thanks

Heard that tilling in grass messes with the nitrogen? somehow

5/13/2010 5:34:23 PM

Minnesota([email protected])

KRC,
I think it may tie up nitrogen for awhile after tilling(which I imagine any cover crop would do). Maybe that's why Mr D said to till it four weeks before planting.

5/13/2010 7:12:15 PM