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Modifying a Bale Unroller for Mulching between Plastic-covered Beds

Modifying a Bale Unroller for Mulching between Plastic-covered Beds

AEN-117: Modifying a Bale Unroller for Mulching between Plastic-covered Beds

Authored by: John Wilhoit

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Abstract

Round bales of hay or straw can be used to mulch between rows of plastic film mulch used in vegetable production. This practice may be particularly useful for organic production where herbicide use is prohibited. To make the job of unrolling round bales between rows of plastic easier, a commercially available three-point hitch mounted bale unroller was modified by extending the toolbar and adding a second mast so that the bale is offset, allowing the tractor to straddle a row of plastic while unrolling the bale between the rows.

Core Details

Publication ID

AEN-117

Status

New

Publication Date

Apr. 25, 2013

Series

Multi-Part Series

N/A


Categorical Details

Language

English

Peer Reviewed?

Yes

Contact Information

Tawana Brown
Associate Director, Educational Publications

361 Blazer Dining 343 S. Martin Luther King Blvd. Lexington, KY 40526-0012

+1 (859) 257-7566

tawana.brown@uky.edu