Stephen Barrow wrote: Alternatively, how does one kill off weeds in an organic no-till approach? Hi Steve I use black plastic sheeting 4mx50mheld down with old tyres, clay pipes,logs to kill pasture weeds before i cultivate for raised beds i spray Steve Storchs barrel compost receipe that has all the preps in it 500,501,502-508 and horn clay. The worms work right up surface of the soil under the plastic. They pull all the green matter down into the soil. If i can i green crop with blue lupin, top it, spray it and cover it the same day. Blue lupin is broadcast amongst the weeds when they are only a few inches high so i do not have to cultivate. please note the plastic does not make the soil sour. This only happens if the plastic is sealed or coverd and is down for a very long time. I get the highest worm count under plastic. I am also trialling weed matt i find that this works better as it lets the rain through and is easier to shift and to peg down.
Cheers Tony Robinson
