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For those who you who successfully seed native grasses and forbs without a drill, what method did you find most effective?
I’ve got some areas that I have planted for a few years with the idea that I’d eventually seed with a pollinator/native grass mix. I don’t have access to a smaller seed drill in my area. The biologist for the WMA nearby said he could do it, but I’m starting with converting smaller 1-2 acre plots back to native. His equipment is more suited for large scale plantings and access would be problematic.
I’ve seen guys use smaller hand spreaders and mix oats, cat litter, fertilizer, etc. However, I haven’t seen any follow up videos or spoke with anyone who has actually done this.
I have probably missed the window for this year, but I thought I could plant the plots again next fall and then terminate before they go dormant and seed the natives during the fall/winter.
Any feedback is greatly appreciated.
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For those who you who successfully seed native grasses and forbs without a drill, what method did you find most effective?
I’ve got some areas that I have planted for a few years with the idea that I’d eventually seed with a pollinator/native grass mix. I don’t have access to a smaller seed drill in my area. The biologist for the WMA nearby said he could do it, but I’m starting with converting smaller 1-2 acre plots back to native. His equipment is more suited for large scale plantings and access would be problematic.
I’ve seen guys use smaller hand spreaders and mix oats, cat litter, fertilizer, etc. However, I haven’t seen any follow up videos or spoke with anyone who has actually done this.
I have probably missed the window for this year, but I thought I could plant the plots again next fall and then terminate before they go dormant and seed the natives during the fall/winter.
Any feedback is greatly appreciated.
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