Tip for drought tactics
06-Dec-12
Property Overview
I mowed the ragweed which took over the 4 acre clover plot as short as possible. I then broadcast radish, rye grain and wheat seed. I drug it with my 12'X8' chain harrow behind my truck (to save the expense of hauling the tractor up another weekend). I did this right before a rain and it worked well enough that deer have been using it since about 4 weeks after planting.
Here's the drag harrow
Results better than photo show, and remember we did not break the soil.
Nearly 2 miles of perimeter plots planted in radish and clover, will be frost seeded with clover in February.
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