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Reestablishing
Pastures and Hay Meadows - Planting
Methods
Planting technique
can often influence establishment and performance much more than
differences among species. Forage seed requires precise, shallow
placement in a firm seedbed that is free of competition from weeds
or other plants. Planting forages on cropland, particularly dryland,
is often challenging and reseeding meadows after wildfire can also
be difficult.
Further, the seed cost
for some species can exceed $40 per acre, so producers must make
every effort to use appropriate equipment and methods to maximize
the odds for a successful stand. The concepts for reseeding a hay
field or meadow after wildfire are the same as those for farm ground.
A burn area may require immediate action, but aside from potential
equipment or accessibility limitations, all steps discussed below
should be followed.
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