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Coffeeweed in New Food Plots: Seed Bank Awakened by Tilling

Tilling exposes dormant weed seeds (seed bank) to light/moisture, triggering germination. Control coffeeweed by visiting plots in June and August, pulling/chopping before seed pods open to deplete the bank.

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