[Market-farming] organic thistle control

Scott Breneman sbreneman at yourgoodwill.org
Tue Apr 14 11:07:44 EDT 2009


We have one field with a tremendous thistle problem and low organic matter. 

I applied heavy amounts of compost this week based on the weeds denote imbalance principle. 

We also have a spader that can till 10 inches deep. 

Any suggestions for strategy?  Thanks,

Scott


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