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  • 30-03-2020 2:28pm
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    RobinBanks
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    Hi. One of my fields which was reclaimed a few years ago is being taken over by moss. There is moss on the top of the hill and also down in the lower wet area's. I always heard moss thrives in acid wet soils but i just got soil results back and the pH is over 7 and as mentioned there is moss on the top of the hill which is bone dry. Field has index 3 and 4 for K and P respectively. I am starting to question the accuracy of these soil tests now.

    Any ideas on how to get rid of it?


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    _Brian
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    We got a chain Harrow and busted it out once and it’s never been a problem again.


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    Dinzee Conlee
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    _Brian wrote: »
    We got a chain Harrow and busted it out once and it’s never been a problem again.

    Oh, excellent...

    I got a chain harrow lately for this exact reason.

    Now, I think my fields do need lime, so thats on the to-do list for the summer sometime, after I get at them with the chain harrow...

    When you say busted it out once, do you mean you only chain harrowed one time? Or you harrowed a few times til it was gone?
    Just interested to know what my future holds for me and harrowing... ;)


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    _Brian
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    Few passes in in different directions worked a treat. Bit of weight on the harrow.


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    RobinBanks
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    _Brian wrote: »
    We got a chain Harrow and busted it out once and it’s never been a problem again.

    Cool. I have a chain harrow so I will give it a go


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    _Brian
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    RobinBanks wrote: »
    Cool. I have a chain harrow so I will give it a go

    Best when it’s good and dry and grass short, just after grazing


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    [Deleted User]
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    Spread lime, it will balance the Ph


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