Tuesday, March 31, 2015

Frost seeding

Both fields were seeded to medium red clover on the morning of Sunday March 22. This seed is broadcast over the existing wheat that was planted last Fall. I did not take any pictures since there was such a rush to get off the fields before the frost came out. The night was not as cold as forecast. In retrospect there may have been better days in the next week. 

The seeding was done with a broadcast seeder mounted on an ordinary atv. Target speed was 8 mph on the number two setting. The Raymond field was done in 45 foot passes and the mount pleasant field at 50 foot passes. The wind was picking up and it was probably not very accurate.