If I Plant My Seeds in Fall, Can I Burn in Spring?
September 30, 2011 by Bill
Filed under Customer FAQ's, How and When to Plant or Collect Seed, How to Guides, Seasonal Reminders
Many customers wish to add seed to an existing planting in the fall. They also want to keep the growth from the previous season to overwinter for habitat, continuing beauty and visual interest during the cold snowy months. This often leads to concerns about burning their prairie in the spring, as it would seem that [...]
Higher Seeding Rates for Frost Seeding?
January 5, 2010 by Bill
Filed under Customer FAQ's, How and When to Plant or Collect Seed, How to Guides, Seasonal Reminders
A customer recently asked: “I want to get your opinion on planting techniques: The intent is to drill this seed in the spring. But there is always the possibility that we won’t be ready to plant by then, which might lead us to doing a frost seeding next fall/winter. Personally, frost seeding appeals to me [...]
What are the Pros and Cons to a Fall vs. Spring Seeding?
September 14, 2009 by Becky
Filed under Customer FAQ's, How and When to Plant or Collect Seed, How to Guides, Seasonal Reminders
Seeds can be planted in fall, spring or dead of winter. This chart lists the pros and cons of each season. TIME ADVANTAGE DISADVANTAGE Fall (plant mid October until the ground freezes) -Clay soils are easier to work in the fall than the spring -Higher forb/sedge germination in the first growing season -High moisture conditions [...]
