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Higher Seeding Rates for Frost Seeding?

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?

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 [...]