{"id":12436,"date":"2021-03-11T15:18:08","date_gmt":"2021-03-11T20:18:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.meadowsfarms.com\/?p=12436"},"modified":"2022-07-26T15:21:06","modified_gmt":"2022-07-26T19:21:06","slug":"what-is-corn-gluten-organic-weed-preventer","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.meadowsfarms.com\/blog\/what-is-corn-gluten-organic-weed-preventer\/","title":{"rendered":"What is Corn Gluten Organic Weed Preventer?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright size-full wp-image-12438\" src=\"https:\/\/www.meadowsfarms.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/corn-gluten.jpg\" alt=\"Espoma Organic Weed Preventer - Corn Gluten\" width=\"250\" height=\"492\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.meadowsfarms.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/corn-gluten.jpg 250w, https:\/\/www.meadowsfarms.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/corn-gluten-152x300.jpg 152w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 250px) 100vw, 250px\" \/>Don\u2019t worry, it\u2019s not the food ingredient everyone\u2019s trying to avoid! In this case, \u201cGluten-Free\u201d is NOT the goal! Corn Gluten is an all-natural by-product of the production of corn starch. It prevents the establishment of weeds and supplies a source of organic nitrogen. Nitrogen promotes green growth in lawns and the nitrogen in corn gluten is slow released and long-lasting.<\/p>\n<p>Corn gluten prevents the roots of seedling weeds from developing. Without root formation, the weed dies from a lack of water since roots deliver water to the rest of the weed. Meadows Farms recommends Espoma Organic Weed Preventer plus Lawn Food. It should be applied at a rate of 20 pounds per 1,000 square feet. It is important to follow the application rate listed on the bag, using a broadcast spreader to make sure you get even coverage. Apply corn gluten before a rain or water in after application. The application should be done during times of seed germination. Another application in the fall will help control dandelions. Corn gluten will not kill weeds that are already growing<\/p>\n<p>Espoma Organic Weed Preventer plus Lawn Food control 23 types of weeds. It is recommended to apply on a regular schedule. Long term studies show increased weed control if it is applied twice annually. Do not use corn gluten if you are seeding or over-seeding your lawn.<\/p>\n<p>Corn gluten can be used in planting beds to help control weeds. It is completely natural and is safe to use around children and pets.<\/p>\n<h2>Benefits of using organic corn gluten<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>Prevents dandelions, crabgrass &amp; other common weeds<\/li>\n<li>Children &amp; pets can play on lawns immediately after application.<\/li>\n<li>It provides long-lasting greening that won\u2019t burn.<\/li>\n<li>Made from 100% pure granulated corn gluten.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.meadowsfarms.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/espoma-weed-preventer-fact-sheet.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"button\" role=\"button\">Download Corn Gluten Fact Sheet<\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><em>*Fact Sheet Provided by Espoma Organic<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Don\u2019t worry, it\u2019s not the food ingredient everyone\u2019s trying to avoid! In this case, \u201cGluten-Free\u201d is NOT the goal! Corn Gluten is an all-natural by-product of the production of corn starch. 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