Pests, Diseases and Other Problems
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Subject: preene
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burrhead gonna grow a slunger |
Mill Creek West by god Virginia
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can you use regular preene in youre punkin patch and will it hurt the soil microbes? i am wondering what the difference between preene and preene weed and feed is? thanks guys! keith
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4/27/2006 1:05:57 AM
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docgipe |
Montoursville, PA
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Keith...........a relatively old product called "hoe handle" and "mulch" is beter, in my book. :)
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4/27/2006 8:16:56 PM
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Tremor |
Ctpumpkin@optonline.net
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Preen is Trifluralin. Some versions are labeled for use in vegetable garden & professional agriculture. Preen Weed&Feed is the same chemical that has been impregnated onto fertilizer instead of an inert carrier like corn cob or clay pellets.
I wouldn't use any pre-emergent on a competiton plant. Trifluralin is notorious for "root pruning" even at labeled rates Though the effect is pretty small, every little bit helps in competition.
Like most dinitro-analine herbicides, Preen actually stimulates soil microbes. No ill effects to soil biology should be expected.
It isn't a horrible thing to use Preen or Treflan at the edges of the patch, along fence rows & walking paths so long as the primary feeder root area; the main & secondary vines, crown (stump-sic), etc aren't treated. We want maximum rooting in these areas.
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4/27/2006 10:57:55 PM
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Tremor |
Ctpumpkin@optonline.net
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I'll second Doc's nomination of the scuffler hoe. Good exercise if the lower lumbar can tolerate it.
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4/27/2006 10:58:45 PM
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burrhead gonna grow a slunger |
Mill Creek West by god Virginia
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he he doc i agree i have a friend who has a half pallet of preene and was just wondering thanks guys for youre answers god bless ya keith
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4/28/2006 12:30:40 AM
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