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Straw Mulch Prevents Loss of Fall-Sown Seeds to Cold Temperatures and Wildlife Predation

Jim Wichman, Robert Hawkins and Paula M Pijut
Native Plants Journal, September 2005, 6 (3) 282-285; DOI: https://doi.org/10.2979/NPJ.2005.6.3.282
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A combination of cover crops and straw mulch effectively protect fall-sown hardwood seeds from cold temperature damage and predation at our nursery in central Indiana. Before using this treatment, we experienced 30% to 90% crop losses on a regular basis, but now our seedbed densities are consistently at target and the resulting seedlings are larger. Specialized equipment facilitates the task and paid for itself through increased crop revenues in just 1 y.

  • seed predation
  • seed damage
  • nursery seedlings
  • oak
  • Quercus alba L
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  • USDA NRCS (2004)

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Native Plants Journal Sep 2005, 6 (3) 282-285; DOI: 10.2979/NPJ.2005.6.3.282

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Straw Mulch Prevents Loss of Fall-Sown Seeds to Cold Temperatures and Wildlife Predation
Jim Wichman, Robert Hawkins, Paula M Pijut
Native Plants Journal Sep 2005, 6 (3) 282-285; DOI: 10.2979/NPJ.2005.6.3.282
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