Publication Date
1997
Description
Studies were conducted to evaluate methods of crop residue management in seed production fields of Kentucky bluegrass (Poa pratensis L.). Five residue management systems were evaluated at two sites for effectiveness of maintaining seed yield in comparison to the traditional method of burning crop residues. At Selkirk, MB, open burning applied shortly after harvest was the most effective, followed closely by dethatching of the stand. A later implemented trial at Stead, MB indicated that late season burning of residues reduced the seed yield compared to baling the residue only. All residue removal methods increased the seed yield over bale only. Time of residue management can play an important role in determining the appropriate renovation method.
Citation
Bruce, D R.; Coukell, G B.; and Wright, E B., "Post-Harvest Residue Management Methods in Kentucky Bluegrass Seed Production on the Eastern Canadian Prairies" (2024). IGC Proceedings (1993-2023). 15.
https://uknowledge.uky.edu/igc/1997/session14/15
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Post-Harvest Residue Management Methods in Kentucky Bluegrass Seed Production on the Eastern Canadian Prairies
Studies were conducted to evaluate methods of crop residue management in seed production fields of Kentucky bluegrass (Poa pratensis L.). Five residue management systems were evaluated at two sites for effectiveness of maintaining seed yield in comparison to the traditional method of burning crop residues. At Selkirk, MB, open burning applied shortly after harvest was the most effective, followed closely by dethatching of the stand. A later implemented trial at Stead, MB indicated that late season burning of residues reduced the seed yield compared to baling the residue only. All residue removal methods increased the seed yield over bale only. Time of residue management can play an important role in determining the appropriate renovation method.
