Is my Turnip Planting Ruined?
07-28-2008, 07:45 AM
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Fork Horn
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Is my Turnip Planting Ruined?
I planted 1 1/2 acres of turnips yesterday. About 4 hours later we get a severe thunderstorm with winds up to 74 mph and 2inches of rain in 45 minutes. My field is on a rolling hill. Do you think my seed is ruined or washed away?
07-28-2008, 09:14 PM
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RE: Is my Turnip Planting Ruined?
Might be PERFECT -
Its always great when a rain comes immediately after planting. Can only help with soil/seed contact and if you fertilized - gets the Nitrogen in place.
I guess it depends how steep - maybe you'll have to go back and broadcast a few steeper spots - but otherwise - you are probably in good shape.
Post some pictures when the plot takes off!
Fh
Its always great when a rain comes immediately after planting. Can only help with soil/seed contact and if you fertilized - gets the Nitrogen in place.
I guess it depends how steep - maybe you'll have to go back and broadcast a few steeper spots - but otherwise - you are probably in good shape.
Post some pictures when the plot takes off!
Fh
07-29-2008, 07:37 AM
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Fork Horn
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RE: Is my Turnip Planting Ruined?
This is my first year doing some larger plots and farm hunter, you are correct...they appear to be perfect! The seed is in soil and appears to be perfect! I put 200 lbs of Nitrogen on this 1 acre plot so I should have some good sized turnips! Thanks for all your responses and I'll take some pictures as the plot grows.
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Might be PERFECT -
Its always great when a rain comes immediately after planting. Can only help with soil/seed contact and if you fertilized - gets the Nitrogen in place.
I guess it depends how steep - maybe you'll have to go back and broadcast a few steeper spots - but otherwise - you are probably in good shape.
Post some pictures when the plot takes off!
Fh
Might be PERFECT -
Its always great when a rain comes immediately after planting. Can only help with soil/seed contact and if you fertilized - gets the Nitrogen in place.
I guess it depends how steep - maybe you'll have to go back and broadcast a few steeper spots - but otherwise - you are probably in good shape.
Post some pictures when the plot takes off!
Fh
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