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AsiyahK
True Blue Farmgirl
113 Posts
Asiyah
New Jersey
USA
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 Posted - Dec 26 2014 : 6:20:51 PM
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My husband and I are looking to buy some property in one of the adjacent towns to us so we can finally have the farm and land of which we've dreamed. The problem that we are running into is that the reasonably priced acreage is usually overrun with kudzu which is almost impossible to control.
Which reminds me of a joke...how do you plant kudzu?
Answer: Throw it and run. 
Anyway, here's my question: Would you buy acreage that is pretty much all kudzu and very little usable grass?
We plan to have a vegetable garden, an orchard and some grazing animals (horses, sheep, chickens).
Thanks in advance
Asiyah
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cajungal
True Blue Farmgirl
2349 Posts
Catherine Farmgirl Sister #76
Houston Area
Texas
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Posted - Dec 27 2014 : 06:07:12 AM
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If the price was right, I would probably be ok with buying it. The price would have to justify the amount of work that I'd be putting in to get rid of or control the kudzu.
I would check into ordinances and permits for some of the methods of removal. One being, a controlled fire. You could burn the surface of the whole acreage and then skid over it to remove the roots/crowns.
You could put a bunch of goats on the property to eat it.
The deciding factor really is about the amount of work/money you're willing to put in. Plus, the amount of work in the future for the constant battle.
If the acreage is too vast to warrant complete removal of the total property, you could perhaps do a removal where you want the house, garden and orchard. The rest could stay as pasture for grazing animals. You could try seeding grass in the pasture area to help give variety to the livestock.
Catherine
Sister #76 (2005)
One of the best compliments from one of my daughters: "Moma, you smell good...like dirt.
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AsiyahK
True Blue Farmgirl
113 Posts
Asiyah
New Jersey
USA
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Posted - Dec 27 2014 : 06:42:04 AM
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Thank you Catherine. That's a good idea about goats and conveniently one of my good friend raises them for milk. It's the continual upkeep that concerns me. With the kids still being too young to help and the demands of gardening and tending the animals...I think it would be too much for me and my husband to maintain.
I'll keep a lookout and keep you posted.
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cajungal
True Blue Farmgirl
2349 Posts
Catherine Farmgirl Sister #76
Houston Area
Texas
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Posted - Dec 27 2014 : 12:10:51 PM
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I agree with you about the continual upkeep. As I'm getting older, it's getting more exhausting to do all the farm work.
I hope you find the perfect spot for your family!!
Catherine
Sister #76 (2005)
One of the best compliments from one of my daughters: "Moma, you smell good...like dirt.
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nubidane
True Blue Farmgirl
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Lisa
Georgetown
OH
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Posted - Dec 29 2014 : 6:20:59 PM
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Get goats!!
We have eliminated our invasive wild honeysuckle with just 2 goats. We had a fence that was COVERED with honeysuckle, to the point that we couldn't see the fence at all. When we brought the goats in.... GONE!
It is a similar invasive to the Kudzu. Worth a try, and goats are adorable!!!
"We must reject the idea that every time a law’s broken, society is guilty rather than the lawbreaker. It is time to restore the American precept that each individual is accountable for his actions.” – R.R. |
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