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Seeding alphalfa field.

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Leon R

03-10-2001 18:18:47




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I have about 9 acres of hay field that I have been working up over the past year and a half and am going to seed this spring. The last time I did it I rented a brillium (sp?) seed drill from the local implement dealer. That is no longer available and haven't been able to find another as of yet. What is the next best way to seed? Is broadcasting then packing with a roller the way to go?




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Leon R

03-12-2001 11:47:44




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 Re: seeding alphalfa field. in reply to Leon R, 03-10-2001 18:18:47  
Thanks for the input guys. The field was an existing alphalfa field that had done its time and was due for reseeding. I killed it all with round up a year and a half ago and spent all last season working it up and picking those pesky rocks. I am going to be working and picking rocks again shortly, preparing for seeding.
Norm, are you saying to pack the ground first, then broadcast and pack again to try to get that 1/4 inch of cover over the seeds?

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Warren

03-12-2001 08:39:15




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 Re: seeding alphalfa field. in reply to Leon R, 03-10-2001 18:18:47  
Leon,

If you are reseeding an existing hayfield that has some alfalfa already growing, you must first kill the alfalfa. Mature alfalfa plants release a toxin which inhibits the growth of new alfalfa plants. If you spread new alfalfa seed, you will be wasting your money.
I have heard that burning them down first with an herbicide is effective, but you must wait a while for the toxin to degrade.
I would talk to your local county agent or to a good seed salesman about the proper way to reseed alfalfa.
Good luck!

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JOHN SHARP

01-14-2002 12:32:56




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 Re: Re: seeding alphalfa field. in reply to Warren, 03-12-2001 08:39:15  
WANTING TO KNOW WHEN AND HOW TO PREPARE SOIL PLANT AND GROW ALPHALFA. MY LAND IS LOCATED IN SOUTHEAST KANSAS. MY PLAN IS TO PROVIDE A DESIREABLE FOOD SOURCE THAT WILL DRAW AND HOLD DEER ON MY LAND. THANKYOU FOR ANY HELP OR DIRECTION TO SOURCES OF INFORMATION.



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Norm

03-11-2001 14:44:49




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 Re: seeding alphalfa field. in reply to Leon R, 03-10-2001 18:18:47  
Firm the ground first then broadcast the seed. Alfalfa seed needs to be covered with 1/4" of dirt. Here we 12 to 18 lbs. of seed an acre.



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Alvin

03-10-2001 18:27:05




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 Re: seeding alphalfa field. in reply to Leon R, 03-10-2001 18:18:47  
A Brillion seeder is the only way to go with the high cost of seed. If you have to use a grain drill with a grass seed attachment on,you should increase your seeding rate because too much if your seed is buried too deep..



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