[MAIPC] using a UTV and tow-behind rake to remove thatch prior to native seed planting

[D. Clark]

I just used a dethatcher with 150 pounds on it towed behind a garden
tractor.  About an acre with ten percent slope in spots.

On Tue, Aug 4, 2015, 4:29 PM Jonathan Duffy <jrd at kinlochfarm.com> wrote:

> You can windrow with these fairly well but you still need to remove the
> windrowed  material.
>
> Can you burn it? We are doing this whenever possible. Very fast with a
> nice nutrient boost as well.
>
>
> Jonathan Duffy
> Kinloch Farm
>
>
>
> On Aug 4, 2015, at 2:06 PM, Jensen, Mary <kate_jensen at nps.gov> wrote:
>
> Hi all,
>
> We have been doing a lot of planting of native meadow grasses and some
> forbs after removing invasives.  As instructed by Ernst seed (our seed
> source) we have had staff and volunteers rake away dead thatch before
> sowing the seed.  This is by far the most time-consuming.  We have a UTV,
> and I am considering purchasing a tow-behind rake or harrow to help with
> this task, and found at least these two on line:
>
>
> http://www.homedepot.com/p/Kolpin-60-in-Landscape-Rake-LSR60/203470892?cm_mmc=shopping-_-googleads-_-pla-_-203470892&ci_sku=203470892&ci_gpa=pla&ci_src=17588969&gclid=CK_OjPrQj8cCFQqsaQod3UEBgw&gclsrc=aw.ds
>
>
> http://www.northerntool.com/shop/tools/product_200418179_200418179?cm_mmc=Google-pla&utm_source=Google_PLA&utm_medium=Lawn%20%2B%20Garden%20%3E%20Dethatchers%20%2B%20Rakes&utm_campaign=Yard%20Tuff&utm_content=365396&ci_src=17588969&ci_sku=365396&gclid=CNr-prWBkMcCFYcCaQodOa0BYQ
>
> Any thoughts, does anyone have experience with this or suggestions?
>
> thanks!
>
> Kate
>
>
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