The Reseeding/Stitching Discussion Thread.

Buford T. Justice XIX

Farmer_3650 wrote: »

Have some neglected land that I'm planning on reseeding in the next few years. ph is currently 5.7 so it'll need 2 splits of lime to get the ph to 6.3. Should I get the land to 6.3 before I think about reseeding it, or should I put the second split of lime out during the reseeding? It's getting 2ton/ ac this week.

Is it a mineral soil or a peaty type soil?

Mineral soils can be brought up to 6.3, assuming there's no molybdenum problems in the area. Around 6 to 6.1 if there is.

Peaty soils should only be taken up to 5.9.

Farmer_3650

Buford T. Justice XIX wrote: »

Is it a mineral soil or a peaty type soil?

Mineral soils can be brought up to 6.3, assuming there's no molybdenum problems in the area. Around 6 to 6.1 if there is.

Peaty soils should only be taken up to 5.9.

Most of it would be a good sandy soil apart from an acre down the end which would be peaty type soil. I was just thinking I'd be better off get to the correct ph before reseeding to ensure that the growth of the new sward wouldnt be stunted in any way.

Buford T. Justice XIX

Farmer_3650 wrote: »

Most of it would be a good sandy soil apart from an acre down the end which would be peaty type soil. I was just thinking I'd be better off get to the correct ph before reseeding to ensure that the growth of the new sward wouldnt be stunted in any way.

You'll probably need two different grass mixtures in the two different soil types, I learned that the hard way.

You should be OK with everything as regards lime but the peaty acre should be kept lower than the rest of the field.

joe35

Have a bit of rough mountain ground here. An old bank that was covered in bushes. With a lot of elbow grease got rid of all the bushes. Spread a good bit of time on this ground. Can't drive a tractor on it so any spreading, seed, lime, feet, has to be spread with hand.

Anyway, lots of bushes coming on the hill again and wondering what is best to keep them down.

wrangler

joe35 wrote: »

Have a bit of rough mountain ground here. An old bank that was covered in bushes. With a lot of elbow grease got rid of all the bushes. Spread a good bit of time on this ground. Can't drive a tractor on it so any spreading, seed, lime, feet, has to be spread with hand.

Anyway, lots of bushes coming on the hill again and wondering what is best to keep them down.

I used Brushwood Killer years ago, It worked well, killed blackthorn and furze. Don't know if it's still on the market,

joe35

Just googled it now. Still available, thanks wrangler

High bike

Just wondering does anyone know if you can stitch kale in without power harrowing or would it be a waste of time??

Reggie.

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/117666149#Comment_117666149

Yeah. Doing it next week

High bike

Whats the procedure u use Reggie?

High bike

Reggie.

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/117670223#Comment_117670223

Sprayed last Sunday. Mow next Sunday or Monday. Bale day after and then stitch in with guttler ASAP after.

High bike

Do you still go with 3 bags to the acre after sowing Reggie,does it need to be rolled?

blue5000

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Are you able to get P&K down the spout when you are sowing? It's a crop that loves potash. there is a photo somewhere that shows 6ft high kale on a patch where some was spilled filling the spreader.

High bike

Its red start version I'm sowing

Reggie.

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No harm to give it a roll to be safe. Yeah give it plenty of fert. Getting a little late in the year to be holding back on it.