How much seed do you need per acre for hay?

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Seeding Rate is 20 lbs per acre if using a seed drill to plant with in rows. If broadcasting seed by hand or with a broadcast spreader you will need 2 to 2.5 times more seed than the drill rate which is 40-50 lbs per acre. The best time to plant is when the soil temperatures are between 50 and 65 degrees F.

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.

What is the fastest growing pasture seed?

Bermuda grass is the fastest-growing warm season grass, germinating in as little as 10 days. Ryegrass, which grows in cool climates, also germinates that quickly.

What is the best forage crop?

The most suitable brassicas for grazing during winter are kale, swedes and rape/kale hybrids. Stubble turnips, grazing turnips and forage rape are better as summer catch crops or for extending the grazing season at the end of the year, as they are less winter hardy.

What is the best seed for hay?

Alfalfa
Alfalfa- It is probably the best high quality feed for livestock and as a cash crop but it requires deep, well drained soils and high fertility for high yields. While it can be used for grazing, it is best adapted for hay or silage.

When should I seed my pasture?

Late summer/early fall- is considered the best time to seed if a blend of species will be planted. When seeding late in the summer, soil moisture tends to become an issue but weeds are less competitive. Time your seeding accordingly so that soil moisture is available.

What is the fastest growing grass for cattle?

Teff grass is a summer annual forage for livestock and commercial hay producers who often need a fast-growing, high-yielding crop with competitive forage quality. Teff has a wide range of adaptation and is being used all across the U.S. as hay, silage or pasture for dairy, beef, sheep or horses.

How do I make my pasture 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.

How long does forage take to grow?

Brassicas hold quality after frost, but they do not accumulate much more yield. Radish and turnip are the best choices for fast growth and may reach grazeable yields in six weeks. Most others require 60 days or more.