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Post by iowa55 on Nov 28, 2011 9:43:17 GMT -5
Radishes that were pulled yesterday. Some are bigger most are smaller. Many are a foot in the ground regardless of size. I am hoping they are organic strip till. Sure is easier and faster on the tractor to pull a 16 row planter than a 8 row strip tiller. These are in NW Kansas just SW of "Rich" . Attachments:
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Post by wheatfarmer on Nov 28, 2011 10:38:32 GMT -5
Does the size difference have to do with a hardpan problem or more of a moisture problem? Have looked at some local tillage radishes and the large part seems to be stopped by a layer of hardpan anywhere from 4 to 8 inches below the surface. Roots only extend another couple of inches into the hardpan. Not sure if using a radish will work without first removing the hardpan.
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Post by iowa55 on Nov 28, 2011 11:13:28 GMT -5
Size had to do with many not being planted in moisture and having to wait up to 3 weeks for a rain to germinate.
as for the hard pan ...next to the driveways in and out of the field they don't seem to penetrate at those locations. Current plan is to plant Milo but could change to soys by planting time. The field was frost damaged and an insurance game wheat field (jmo) bought it last Nov and got possession after the wheat was removed.
It seems to have a good moisture profile after the summer/fall rains.
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Post by kwestfarms on Nov 28, 2011 11:29:12 GMT -5
I 55 : When were radishes planted ?? Seems like a rather impressive amount of growth!! Must really loosen up the ground.
What do you do with them?? Green manure crop?? What soil types are you on in that area ?? John
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Post by iowa55 on Nov 28, 2011 16:00:49 GMT -5
KW; first week of Sept. Supposed to bring the nutrients back to the top. They will freeze dry to almost nothing as a manure crop. A nice 0 to 20" topsoil then clay. This farm is NHEL but has been a rental property to renters that were only "miners". Put 50ish #'s of NH3 on just before planting with an undercutter.
This is my first experience with them and may be awhile before I have a chance to use them again in the rotation. They are impressive in person and still not dead.
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Post by ses on Nov 28, 2011 19:44:07 GMT -5
Just to add a bit to this, Iowa55 's first intent was to raise these radishes for the organic dildo market. It's my understanding they are very popular on the left coast. As 55 stated though, they don't hold their firmness for more than a couple of days. Myself I can see that as a good marketing strategy. I mean, really, who wants an old limber dick around for very long anyway? Personally I think 55 has the next big fad going if he will just brush up on his marketing skills.
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