
tilling vs. plowing
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Posted September 06, 2011 - 10:50 AM
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Posted September 06, 2011 - 11:07 AM
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Posted September 06, 2011 - 11:16 AM
I plow in the fall to turn under crop residue and till in the spring when dry enough. Intital thing in the spring is a lite cultivation to break the crust and speed drying.
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Posted September 06, 2011 - 12:23 PM

Plowing in the fall is the preferred option especially on new ground. I have done it in the spring but that doesn't give last years biomass time to break down. Tilling in the spring seems to work good for weed control and seed bed preparation. If you are fortunate enough to have to room, plant your rows far enough apart to allow tilling down the rows. I have found this to be the easiest way by far to control weeds. Cultivators and harrows can also be used for this. Try to avoid using a disc for weed control in the rows as they tend to move the dirt outwards and can cover the plants.
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Posted September 06, 2011 - 12:33 PM

i like to plow and roto till in the spring, then till in organic matter and cover the garden in greens for the fall and winter,
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Posted September 06, 2011 - 01:20 PM

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Posted September 06, 2011 - 01:22 PM



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Posted September 06, 2011 - 04:02 PM
I do both spring and fall.....cus its fun.....
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Posted September 06, 2011 - 04:12 PM
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Posted September 06, 2011 - 04:31 PM
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Posted September 06, 2011 - 04:32 PM

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Posted September 06, 2011 - 04:36 PM
When I used to have a garden,I also preferred plowing over tilling.
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Posted September 06, 2011 - 04:40 PM
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Posted September 06, 2011 - 05:07 PM
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Posted September 14, 2011 - 07:58 PM