Frost seeding???

[Satguy]

I planned on frost seeding ladino clover and chickory into my turnip/forage radish plot in March. Any pointers or previous experience out there?

 

[JDunham]

I have had excellent luck frost seeding into turnip plots. March is when I do it here in NY. Ladino is a little slow to start, I would add some medium red clover to your mix. Only other thing I would add is I up the seed rates and go a little heavy with the seed when frost seeding.

 

[dogdoc]

broadcast on wet ground! The freezing and thawing cycle of the top layer of ground is what works the seed down and gets it covered. A good time is right before a very late snow of after a good late winter rain. I love frost seeding clover--works great!

 

[Satguy]

broadcast on wet ground! The freezing and thawing cycle of the top layer of ground is what works the seed down and gets it covered. A good time is right before a very late snow of after a good late winter rain. I love frost seeding clover--works great!

Thanks for the info. I was just wondering if the leftover turnips and radishes would be an issue for the clover.

 

[JDunham]

Nope, the rotting turnips/radishes won't hurt a thing.

 

[Doe Shooter]

I have had excellent luck frost seeding into turnip plots. March is when I do it here in NY. Ladino is a little slow to start, I would add some medium red clover to your mix. Only other thing I would add is I up the seed rates and go a little heavy with the seed when frost seeding.

A little crimson will give you a jump start . You'll have succession. Crimson ,red ,ladino. quicker canopy. less weed competition.