Posted 6/10/2007 13:21 (#160700 - in reply to #160428) Subject: Re: Ripping and Diking
Bovina, TX
We used to do the rip and dike. You have to be very timely with the sprinkler to prevent stress damage. Switched to culivator with diker and yields went up with less root destruction. We also try and do it as soon as we won't cover up the corn instead of waiting till its 20-30" tall.
Ripping and Diking
