Attachment advice

[Luremaker]

I small section of chain link fence will work to level it out. Not sure how it wil work for the seeds, though. A lawn roller might work.

When I broadcast fall rye, after rototilling, I pull a section of chain link fence to help cover the seed. Then compact with my cultipacker to ensure good soil contact with the seed.

 

[Baby Grand]

Planted cover on the plot we've used the last 3 years - going to give it a rest and work a new plot just behind it. Here's the rake after tilling & the first rolling - The Plant Manager in action:



Close up of The Rake of Shame:



Busted a tooth, so I'll have to find another dowel, the linseed oil and the threading die. Spirits tell me a set of steel harrow teeth is in my near future. Let the seeding begin:



Rolled to finish:



Thankfully it finally stopped raining long enough to get the job done. Had some nice sun that kept the mosquitos away for a few hours - they are fierce this year.

 

[Luremaker]

Baby Grand, You forgot to remove your deck....

 

[Baby Grand]

Baby Grand, You forgot to remove your deck....

I know ...

I tilled and The Plant Manager rolled the plot last weekend - then it rained for 5 days. I think we need to use less water in the roller next time, or make sure we rake before it rains, as the soil got packed way too hard. This made for tough work on the rake, requiring several passes with increasing ballast loads to get the teeth to dig in. We're still learning. Since the plot was over-packed this time, no need to remove the deck. Next time I think I'll try attaching the drop seeder to the back of the rake so we're dropping all the seed in the raked grooves and none on the tractor's tire tracks.

The weather has been a real pain this year, complicating our gardening efforts. I can only immagine the stress that farmers must feel when their income depends on the results.