Can you broadcast timothy seed?

Seed should be drilled or broadcast into a weed free, firm seedbed. The optimum seeding depth is 0.3 to 1.3 cm (0.125 to 0.5 in).

Can you broadcast hay seed?

Broadcast – Seed may be broadcast by using whirlwind or end gate seeders. Cover seed with ¼ inch of soil or less. Roll, cultipack or use some other suitable method to firm seedbed before and after seeding. Frost Seeding – This method is used to introduce legumes such as the clovers or birdsfoot trefoil into pastures.

Can you overseed timothy?

Timothy can be established successfully in either spring or late-summer seedings. However, fall seedings are more successful because the cool fall weather is more suitable for timothy growth, and weeds are less of a problem.

Can you broadcast grass seed in a pasture?

Broadcast Seeding

It can be done with a hand-held seed spreader (for smaller pastures) or a larger spreader attached or pulled by an ATV, truck or small tractor. Broadcast seeding works best in combination with conventional tillage.

How long does it take for timothy seeds to germinate?

The germination time for timothy seeds is 7 to 14 days. Weedy grasses germinate much more quickly, and even cultivated grasses such as perennial ryegrass (Lolium perenne) can provide excessive competition for timothy seedlings.

Planting Hay - Timothy, Orchard Grass

When should I broadcast timothy?

Timothy should be sown as early as possible in the spring. First year seed yields will be reduced when timothy is seeded after mid-June (Table 3). Timothy will tolerate late seeding under excellent soil moisture conditions when established without a companion crop.

How do you plant timothy seeds?

Rake to incorporate the planting site of the seeds in the soil. Sow the seeds no more than 1/2 inches deep. Slowly moisten the soil and keep it moist until the seeds germinate. For growing timothy hay, sow seeds in spring or late summer, you can also plant seeds in early fall.

How do you rejuvenate an old pasture?

Grow the pasture to flowering height, mow and bale, cutting as high as possible. Allow the pasture to regrow and then allow animals to graze. After establishment comes ongoing pasture maintenance.

How much timothy seed should I put on per acre?

Seeding depth of Timothy should be 1⁄2 inch. A firm, weed-free seedbed is a key to a successful planting. Common seeding rates are 8 to 10 pounds/acre when seeded alone and 4 to 6 pounds/acre when seeded in mixtures.

How do I start timothy grass?

How fast does timothy grass grow?

Timothy grass is generally sown in spring or summer. It takes 50 days to establish for harvesting in most climates.

Can orchard grass be broadcast?

A deep furrow or range drill with press wheels may be used; Orchardgrass is easily established with grain drills or by broadcasting seeding. The seeding rate is 8 to 12 pounds/acre. For range and critical area treatment a seeding rate of 3 to 4 pounds/acre is recommended. If broadcast, double the seeding rate.

How do you over seed a hay field?

Overseeding involves using a seed drill or cultipack seeder to sow seed during the growing season in an attempt to improve the composition of a pasture or hayfield. Simply broadcasting seed over the field usually gives poor results. Use a seeder to deposit the seed below the soil surface.

When should you reseed a pasture?

Late winter/early spring- is the best time to seed legumes into an existing stand of grass that is productive. Seeding should take place in mid March to mid April depending on soil conditions and method of planting. An early seeding will aid in the competition with weeds and grasses.

When should you drag a pasture?

If you intend to drag pastures, do it as soon as the manure pats are no longer frozen. Drag areas with the heaviest accumulation from winter grazing or hay feeding first. In mixed grass-legume pastures, the piles contain a lot of legume seeds waiting to germinate.

Will pasture grass reseed itself?

Turns out, if you let the grass go to seed, it will reproduce itself. For free. Without the farmer having to do anything. Reseeding fields on a large scale can be expensive on a small farm or homestead.

How do you make pastures grow faster?

Use nitrogen fertilizer to boost production.

Grass-based pastures respond most quickly to nitrogen fertilizer, particularly the first 40 to 50 lbs/acre. To encourage more leg- ume presence, use modest early spring N and defer some of the seasons total N to late-spring or late-summer.

What should I seed my pasture with?

The one plant that seemed to do best in most of the seedings was perennial rye grass. It seemed to establish in most of the test sites and contribute to better forage quality. Otherwise, the red clover and white clover plots improved forage quality the most.

Does Timothy grass make a good lawn?

It's quite nutritious and gives an abundant crop. However, it's also great in lawns and gardens. The bulbous leaves are even and easy to mow and maintain. It can handle foot traffic, changes in weather, and produce a durable grass that looks fresh and healthy all year round.

Can I grow Timothy hay for my rabbit?

If you have a bunny, you know Timothy Hay is delicious and essential to his well-being. Those little bags in the pet store are expensive (and the cute little bales are REALLY expensive). Your rabbit deserves the best and it's easy to grow. Timothy Hay is a grass.

Is Timothy hay the same as Timothy grass?

Timothy Grass has a slightly higher protein and is greener in appearance. Timothy Hay is a mix of leaves and stems from Timothy grass, which is a perennial bunch grass. Timothy Hay is high in fiber and low in protein which is a combination critical to the health of rabbits and other small animals.