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Determining and Setting Seed Rates

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HOW DOES A NO TILL SEED DRILL WORK..SEEDING NEW PASTURE TIPS, IDEAS AND THOUGHTS

What happens here

The general recommendation for fescue is 40 pounds per acre. However, the presenter opts for a slightly lighter rate of 30 pounds per acre, as there is already some existing sod on the field. The specific settings for the seed drill's hoppers are adjusted according to these desired rates and the type of seed being planted (fescue, wheat/grain, or clover) using a chart provided on the equipment. The clover will be seeded fairly lightly throughout the field.

Goal: This step covers the recommended and adjusted seed rates for the fescue and clover, ensuring optimal density for the new pasture.

Tools and materials

  • No-till seed drill (settings chart)
  • Clover seed
  • Fescue seed

What they say

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already late I need to get busy and get my stuff done here guys so we got to talk about seed rates okay the thing to do here is 40 pounds per acre is what the recommend it is I'm gonna do it a little bit light I'm gonna go 30 pounds per acre because I already have a little sod on this field we're going to get our hoppers all set up we're going to put a little bit clover in there and we're gonna get rolling rocking and rolling with this so I'll take you up here we'll show you the bins I'm just gonna take my knife for my

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