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moss

  • 14-02-2011 10:04pm
    #1
    blue5000
    Moderators, Society & Culture Moderators Posts: 12,757 Mod ✭✭✭✭


    I've noticed moss on a lot of paddocks this Spring. I suppose it came about with wet summers the past few years. It is even on newly reseeded fields, especially silage fields.

    Any suggestions on getting rid of it? I'm thinking of trying aeration with one of them roller/spike combinations, have any of you used it and how did it work out?

    If the seat's wet, sit on yer hat, a cool head is better than a wet ar5e.



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  • #2
    Muckit
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 11,174 ✭✭✭✭Muckit


    A chain harrow should root alot of it out. Noticed a bit in a few fields of our own. I'd agree alot of moss growth is down to the constant wet weather of the past few years and the lands inability to get a chance to dry out.

    I read an article before (can't remember was it in IFJ or on internet) which put some moss growth down to a sign that a field might need LIME. I can't back this up myself.

    Could this be a possibility?


  • #3
    blue5000
    Moderators, Society & Culture Moderators Posts: 12,757 Mod ✭✭✭✭blue5000


    Anytime I tested soils the pH was always around 7 except for cutaway bog, which isn't that mossy. I think surface compaction from grazing in wet conditions could be a cause. We have limestone land.

    If the seat's wet, sit on yer hat, a cool head is better than a wet ar5e.



  • #4
    Muckit
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 11,174 ✭✭✭✭Muckit


    blue5000 wrote: »
    Anytime I tested soils the pH was always around 7 except for cutaway bog, which isn't that mossy. I think surface compaction from grazing in wet conditions could be a cause. We have limestone land.

    Well that's that theory thrown out so:D

    The aeration should definitely help. They are expensive enough though. Bridgeway up beside me do them and reckon they are a great job.

    What would you think of mole ploughing?


  • #5
    johngalway
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    Didn't this come up last year and the consensus was the cold weather held back grass growth therefore making more moss visible than usually would be at the time of year. I think chain harrow was also mentioned for ripping it up.


  • #6
    Bizzum
    Closed Accounts Posts: 4,034 ✭✭✭Bizzum


    Muckit wrote: »
    I read an article before (can't remember was it in IFJ or on internet) which put some moss growth down to a sign that a field might need LIME. I can't back this up myself.

    Could this be a possibility?

    I came across this too in my travels somewhere.


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