Corn Gluten Meal Sources in Connecticut

A Connecticut homeowner (06119) seeks local corn gluten meal (CGM) for crabgrass prevention.

West Hartford Retailers

All carry 'Cockadoodle Doo' organic line with CGM pre-emergent. Call ahead.

Cockadoodle Doo dealer locator: purebarnyard.com/cockadoodledoo/wheretobuy.asp

Spring: Apply on DRY soil, water in, then DRY several days (rain reduces efficacy)
Fall: Missed window for autumn germinators
Now: Overseed for grass density — CGM doesn't affect established grass

Staff may not know "corn gluten meal" — ask for brand names. Avoid Preen 'Concern' line — some products are synthetic.

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