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    Default how late is too late?

    interesting debate

    when is it too late to plant sunflowers?
    Ugh. Stupid people piss me off.

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    Your opinion of “interesting” needs reevaluation.

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    Quote Originally Posted by 2thDoc View Post
    interesting debate

    when is it too late to plant sunflowers?
    Nope. We never plant ours until the first of May. I would have them planted by May 15th.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Rabbitman09 View Post
    Nope. We never plant ours until the first of May. I would have them planted by May 15th.
    When we planted for doves, we were told that planting before the end of turkey season could be construed as baiting since we were not in the farming business. So, we have not done any planting of any sort before the end of the season.

    And then there are those in the club that think a tractor running during turkey season will run off the turkeys. We hunt nearly 4k acres. Go figure.

    Same folks don't like us working in deer season.

    A lot of these folks are friends of 2th. I will blame him. Please note sarcasm.
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    Quote Originally Posted by rp View Post
    When we planted for doves, we were told that planting before the end of turkey season could be construed as baiting since we were not in the farming business. So, we have not done any planting of any sort before the end of the season.

    And then there are those in the club that think a tractor running during turkey season will run off the turkeys. We hunt nearly 4k acres. Go figure.

    Same folks don't like us working in deer season.

    A lot of these folks are friends of 2th. I will blame him. Please note sarcasm.
    ha. I'll tell them myself if they think a tractor is gonna ruin there poor turkey season. thats ludicrous. but its also why I am not a member of a club like this these days.

    and i am not a DNR agent but you cant tell me I cant plant corn in my duck pond during april.
    Ugh. Stupid people piss me off.

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    Quote Originally Posted by rp View Post
    When we planted for doves, we were told that planting before the end of turkey season could be construed as baiting
    They can construe themselves in the ass. Make them see you in court. Shit, beg them...

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    First week of June last year, but that’s because the first go round got washed out with 5-6 inches of rain. Heads were smaller and stalks thinner. Also produced a shittier dove season. Ours out in the ground now which is the earliest we’ve ever planted.
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    Try to have them in the ground by May 15th. I've always liked having them in the ground earlier but some fields just weren't ready to plant yet.
    Last edited by ceddy; 04-27-2021 at 07:50 PM.
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    Quote Originally Posted by ceddy View Post
    Try to have them in the ground by May 15th. I've always liked having them in the ground earlier but some fields just weren't ready to plant yet.
    well, if I had some pull with the group that owns the plow, I could plant earlier....
    Ugh. Stupid people piss me off.

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    Ours went in yesterday

    Corn, the next couple of days

    Pre emergents went down Friday before the rain on Saturday, everything is no till

    Millet will be later on down the line

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    Quote Originally Posted by Highstrung View Post
    Ours went in yesterday

    Corn, the next couple of days

    Pre emergents went down Friday before the rain on Saturday, everything is no till

    Millet will be later on down the line
    Did y’all try the Zidua? We are putting them in the ground next week.


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    Planted corn and sunflowers friday, sprayed with dual magnum and got a good soaking rain saturday . hopeful
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    Great question 2th. One of the best fields I hunt has flowers not mature on the opener. Has plenty of proso for early season. He does not spray them, let's them die naturally and has seeds for all 3 seasons. Not sure on days to maturity for flowers but food for thought. I know they are the cats ass for doves but the cost and labor involved keeps me with corn, sorghum and white militt.

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    I planted mine today. Going to spray Friday and hope to get some rain Saturday. Last year I planted on May 6 and they were drying out by August 1. As for the latest day to plant, I would say May 15 also. My corn is up about 3 inches and looking good. Let's hope we get a couple rains on them the next couple months.
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    Ours have been in the ground for a week.
    More fuel = more boost!!

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    The Gold Finches thank you.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Tater View Post
    The Gold Finches thank you.
    And the deer
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    Lol, yep

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    Planted mine Friday before the rain. Then the rain never showed, shocking. Planted May 7 last year and had a great crop. Also planted June 1 one year and did fine as far as growing. Hope this helps.

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    Planted June 7th last year. Plenty of moisture. Perfect crop. Great season.
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