Episode 59 - Frost Seeding

All About Agriculture

English - March 10, 2020 05:00 - 9 minutes - 1 Byte - ★★★★★ - 1 rating
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Late winter and early spring are traditionally good times to frost seed in Ohio. Frost seeding is a pasture and hayfield renovation practice. It involves broadcasting seed during periods of freeze/thaw cycles to ensure good seed/soil contact. This podcast covers what is necessary for a successful frost seeding regarding sod condition, timing, species, and seeding rates.