Straw for Mulch - is 2-4D safe for gardens?
The straw I got was sprayed in early phase of growth once with 2-4D to encourage growth.
The hay and alfalfa from the same grower is fed to the grass fed beef we buy.
They do not use desiccants at end of harvest to dry the crops.
Is this safe for my garden?
I’m doing a bean bioassay test but that could take 3 weeks 😭
I’ve searched and couldn’t find much info other than “probably fine” since it was sprayed so early the heat probably dissipated it. Thoughts!? If it’s not safe where can I get safe Straw!?
I’ve used it so far on my asparagus - it’s coming up, my grapes - they are leafing, and my potatoes - too early to tell. I won’t use it anywhere else until I have more certainty.
My husband assured me he checked that it’s fine but when I asked him again, it sounds like he assumed and didn’t ask.
Thanks!