Stumps & Cactus patches

CrashTestRanch · #1 08/25/10, 12:19 PM

Couldn't figure out where to post these questions, as I am not "propagating" any plants, rather removing them, it's not a "mechanical" question, but it does have to do with pasture land.

How do we get rid of stumps without pulling them out? I recall a long time ago reading about some granular stuff poured into a stump drilled with holes that would eliminate a stump???

As for cactus patches, mostly pincushion, prickly pear, swooning types. How do we get rid of them? I've read a LITTLE data out of Texas that stated that ranchers there use a chain? And then what? Conflicting data from similar sources state that when chained all it does is PROPAGATE the species, which has truth to it.

Old Vet · #2 08/25/10, 02:34 PM

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Originally Posted by CrashTestRanch

Couldn't figure out where to post these questions, as I am not "propagating" any plants, rather removing them, it's not a "mechanical" question, but it does have to do with pasture land.

How do we get rid of stumps without pulling them out? I recall a long time ago reading about some granular stuff poured into a stump drilled with holes that would eliminate a stump???

As for cactus patches, mostly pincushion, prickly pear, swooning types. How do we get rid of them? I've read a LITTLE data out of Texas that stated that ranchers there use a chain? And then what? Conflicting data from similar sources state that when chained all it does is PROPAGATE the species, which has truth to it.

As far as the stump there are several methods to remove them. One is to but granular stuff on them and let them rot but he way I do it is to burn them. I get a 55 gallon barrel and cut both ends out then put that over the stump and add some diesel to get thing to burn and cover it when done. Put the barrel on some bricks to get air from the bottom and also let it dry before burning I also score heavenly the top with an axe and let it dry.

oneokie · #3 08/25/10, 03:13 PM

Stump remover (Potassium Nitrate) as sold in the box stores works. Your rainfall rate will influence how quickly the stumps rot.

The cactus may require a chemical herbicide. Or one could use one of the propane burners like Harbor Freight sells to burn off the spines and let goats or hogs feed on them.

CrashTestRanch · #4 08/27/10, 04:58 PM

Apparatus for mechanically controlling and eradicating cactus and other succulent plants from farm and ranch pastures and other lands
United States Patent 6722446

glazed · #5 08/27/10, 05:21 PM

I know a lot people around here burn the cactus.

As far as stumps, I've seen some kind of drilling machine that mulches/shreds right down to the core ... what is left is a hole with wood chips .. but I don't think that is something a person can do for themselves because I'm sure the equipment is pricey. Maybe you can rent it though?