FAQ’s

New alfalfa: 15-20 lbs per acre
As part of a mix: 3-5 pounds per acre or adjust as per desired outcomes

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The short answer is yes, we do!

We base our decision to visit your location on the merits of each situation. Driving and labor costs are high, and as a general rule we perform site consultations as a courtesy to customers who are planting large tracks of land.

Not all situations require on-site consultation. In most cases recommendations can be given over the phone based on our experience. Give us a call and we will determine if your project would benefit from an on-site visit.

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The recommend seeding rate for Dryland, Irrigated and Horse Pasture Mix is:

18-20 pounds per acre via broadcast sowing
15-18 pounds per acre via drill sowing

If the drill method is used, DO NOT BURY SEEDS!! .25″ is the maximum depth for the seeds. If planted more than .25″, establishment will likely fail.

Unlike alfalfa or corn that have established track records and fairly predictable outcomes, there is no direct answer to this question for pasture mixes. Production yield for pasture mix is a direct result of many factors. Additionally, pasture mixes are frequently planted because other cash crops  can’t be grown under the circumstances. Having said that, there are a few generalizations you can follow.

Irrigated pasture mix, once established, can be cut at least once, and frequently twice, and grazed year round with good rotation practices. It is hearty, long lived and persistent.

Dryland pasture mix is difficult to predict. Yield depends almost entirely upon the availability of water. Under supplemental water in the form of irrigation or additional rainfall our dryland pasture mix will produce more forage and be of better quality than on dry years. Under the best conditions, an irrigated stand of dryland pasture mix was cut and bailed twice and grazed through the fall and winter. In the worst conditions (no irrigation, extreme drought year) the stands produce enough forage for light grazing, but little more.

Using a drill can produce the best results when it is done properly. But drilling also has the highest risk of user error. If you use a drill, pasture mixes should be planted no deeper than 1/4 inch and seeds should never be buried. It can be challenging to achieve these results with anything but a no-till drill.

Broadcasting is the most common method for planting pasture seeds and is very effective as seeds fall directly on the surface. Be sure to prepare your seed bed to allow for optimal seed-to-soil contact, and for best results pack the surface after broadcasting.

Planting times will varies and depend on your climate, rainfall and/or irrigation patterns and the species in the mix. Some general guidelines can be followed with great success. Pasture mixes can be sown any time of year if enough water is available to nurse the seed through the germination and establishment process.

If you are relying solely on mother nature then best results are usually achieved when pastures are sown in the spring or fall. Fall is the most common time as frost, mud and other spring soil conditions are not conducive to working the soil. Plant late enough in the fall that your seeds remain dormant and do not germinate until spring. Mixes can be planted in early fall (September) provided there are at least 10-12 weeks of growing time before the plants go into winter dormancy.

Our pasture mixes perform best in disturbed soils. Loosen compacted soil by scraping, tilling or scarifying. Tillage is not required, and we recommend tillage only when soil is very compact. If soil is tilled take care not to plant seeds deeper than 1/4 inch.

For best results plant on cleared ground. Remove all weeds, grasses and existing vegetation before planting. Surface disturbance can be achieved with a spike or spring harrow. If large implements are not available and/or your tract is small a hard tooth rake will suffice. Farmers and home owners often get creative in this process and will use old fencing weighed with rocks, posts or debris pulled behind an ATV or truck.

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Yes, you can! With a few exceptions (like sagebrush and forage kochia) most seeds have a very long shelf life provided they are stored properly. Keep your seeds in a cool, dry, temperature stable environment. You should have no issues getting good germination results.