Effect of seeding and site-preparation practices on the establishment of sericea (Lespedeza cuneata). Annual report, September 1, 1981-December 31, 1982
Sericea lespediza stands for forestry purposes were established by several methods. Stand development was followed over two growing seasons. On soils that ranged from excessively to moderately well drained, buring was nearly as effective for stand establishment as was intensive disking. Planting 11.2 kg of seed/ha produced adequate first-year stands. During the second growing season, stands - especially those with few plants, became more dense. Seeding in late winter was more successful than in late spring. Coated seed improved initial stand establishment and second-year development on severe and moderate sites sown in the winter but had little influence on stands seeded in late spring. Phosphorus fertilization had no influence on first-year establishment or development, but height of plants grown on moderate sites was improved by fertilization in the second year.
- Research Organization:
- Forest Service, Asheville, NC (USA). Southeastern Forest Experiment Station
- DOE Contract Number:
- AI09-80SR10702
- OSTI ID:
- 6515387
- Report Number(s):
- DOE/SR/10702-3; ON: DE83007906
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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