Several thousand milkweed plants were transplanted to the field to investigate the
effects of coal dust on planting densities. Three separate planting densities, 6”, 8”, and 12” were
examined. At each density, 16 plots (10’ by 10’, consisting of 4 rows spaced 30 inches)
were tested for various rates of applied coal dust. Transplants were planted to the field on
5/30-5/31/2001. Perennial rye and fescue grass was planted between the plots.
Picture (6/15/2001)
Field Day - 7/27/2001
Milkweed plants looking great! Most transplants are developing
flowers in the first year.
Picture (7/27/2001)
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