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Corn Gluten: Pre-Emergent Herbicide, Any experiences?

 
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I have only read about Corn Gluten Meal here on the forum.

Does this really work on grass and other weeds?

How is it used?

Will it keep burr clover, cleavers and grasses from going to seed?

What time of year is it used?  Spring? Fall? or Both?

I found this:

https://www.thespruce.com/corn-gluten-herbicide-careful-timing-2152947
 
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Here are some threads where I read about corn gluten:

Alex said, "I also use corn gluten after planting to keep weeds down.



https://permies.com/t/9493/Farming-Failed#208863

wayne fajkus says:  Corn gluten applied at the right time may keep seed from germinating.   A better



https://permies.com/t/65934/Kill-Weeds-killing-lawn#560335

Eric said, " The corn gluten meal would be a quick environmentally friendly solution but the best would be feeding the soil.



https://permies.com/t/46472/dandelions#383097


 
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