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Prepare Seed and Spreader Introduction

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TIS THE SEASON.....GOING TOPLESS ON THE FARM

What happens here

Inside a metal shed, the presenter introduces the two types of grass seed for planting: Kentucky 32 fescue and annual rye grain. He clarifies that Kentucky 32 is a perennial, endophyte-free fescue suitable for cattle, while rye grain is an annual that quickly sprouts to protect the fescue. He advises performing a soil test to ensure the best growing conditions. He then loads several bags of both types of seed onto the back of the John Deere Gator and drives out of the shed. He shows a Scotts pull-behind broadcast spreader, highlighting its settings guide for different materials like fine grass seed (setting 1-2), coarse grass seed (setting 3-4), and various fertilizers. He plans to use setting '4' for heavy coarse grass seed application.

Goal: Select appropriate grass seed and prepare the mechanical spreader for planting.

Tools and materials

  • John Deere Gator 825i John Deere — Transporting seed and towing the spreader
  • Metal shed N/A — A workspace and storage area for farm equipment and supplies
  • Kentucky 32 fescue seed — Establishing perennial grass cover
  • Rye grain seed — Providing quick initial cover and protecting fescue