No-Till Dryland Pasture Planting and Rangeland Planting
Dryland pastures are old farmland that is being turned back into pastures or used as pastures for a few years until farmed again. Usually ground that has been worked and grazed. Lots of vigorous weeds (star thistle and others) because of relative high fertility.
Planting annuals such as ryegrass and clovers:
- Plant before first rains and let them compete with existing vegetation.
- Plant shallow. Use seeding rates 10% higher than normal
- Use no-till drill
Planting reseeding annuals for long established pasture (sub-clover):
- After first rains spray with herbicide to kill existing vegetation
- Wait several hours before planting with no-till drill
Planting perennial grass for long-term established pasture (orchardgrass):
- After first rains spray with herbicide to kill star thistle seedlings
- Wait several hours before planting with no-till drill
Suggestions:
- Plant shallow
- Control weeds (grazing, herbicides)
- Do not plant on wet soils - wait until dry as when you would start working ground with disc.
- Fertilize
Planting rangeland is similar to planting dryland pasture, but use lower seeding rates and minimum fertilizer.
Give us a call at 530/877-2624 for more information.