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dww



Joined: 18 Mar 2003
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Posted: Tue Mar 18, 2003 3:37 pm    Post subject: Prickly Pear  

Besides grubbing, burning, and using Tordon, is there an organic mix to spray on prickly pear? (large acreage)
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Dchall_San_Antonio



Joined: 18 Mar 2003
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Location: San Antonio,TEXAS

Posted: Tue Mar 18, 2003 4:30 pm    Post subject:  

I've heard two things.

If you can pile it all up and cover it with either manure or molasses, you have a chance at composting it.

The other thing I've heard is if you can let the grass grow tall and develop a litter layer among the pear, the cocheneal bug will develop in the area and eat the pear to the ground.
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