Hey All,
I was not sure where to post this but this is an organic way to control weeds so I thought I would post here.
When one is trying to force weeds (I think it is called a stale seed bed as well) you place a dark tarp over the bed in order to add heat and force the weeds to germinate but not allow them to have sunlight. You can them use a variety of methods to kills the weed from propane torches to weeding my hand etc.
I was wondering though when do you put the tarp down? Should the snow still be on the ground? Do you want till the snow is off? I am assuming the soil should be moist but wasn't sure how early. I don't want to interfere with my early greens I am putting in but I also don't want to start too early and risk not germinating enough plants.
Thoughts?
I was not sure where to post this but this is an organic way to control weeds so I thought I would post here.
When one is trying to force weeds (I think it is called a stale seed bed as well) you place a dark tarp over the bed in order to add heat and force the weeds to germinate but not allow them to have sunlight. You can them use a variety of methods to kills the weed from propane torches to weeding my hand etc.
I was wondering though when do you put the tarp down? Should the snow still be on the ground? Do you want till the snow is off? I am assuming the soil should be moist but wasn't sure how early. I don't want to interfere with my early greens I am putting in but I also don't want to start too early and risk not germinating enough plants.
Thoughts?