Grassing slopes

[danceswithdirt]

One week ago grassing some reclaimed property with 7040. Already saw some grass starting to come up last thursday. Hope weekend rains didnt wash it out. 7040 did a great job on the slopes.

 

[s219]

What kind of seed are you putting down?

 

[danceswithdirt]

A mix of rye, bermuda, and fescue.

 

[dieselscout80]

A mix of rye, bermuda, and fescue.

I've wanted to know how bermuda and fescue did when planted together it seems like it would be the best of both for grazing unless it depleted the soil of nutrients too fast.

 

[s219]

I've wanted to know how bermuda and fescue did when planted together it seems like it would be the best of both for grazing unless it depleted the soil of nutrients too fast.

I'd be curious to see how they do as well.

Around here, they can co-exist in alternating shady/sunny areas or in spring and fall. In full sun of the summer, the Bermuda will compete out the fescue in no time. It can help to let the fescue grow tall and shade out the Bermuda, but most folks mow.

 

[dieselscout80]

I'd be curious to see how they do as well.

Around here, they can co-exist in alternating shady/sunny areas or in spring and fall. In full sun of the summer, the Bermuda will compete out the fescue in no time. It can help to let the fescue grow tall and shade out the Bermuda, but most folks mow.

Note: I want the Bermuda/Fescue mix in pastures if I try it. Will the Fescue come back in the fall/winter since it's a cool season grass?

 

[s219]

Note: I want the Bermuda/Fescue mix in pastures if I try it. Will the Fescue come back in the fall/winter since it's a cool season grass?

I have seen fescue come back in areas where the topsoil is really good and deep (at least 6-8"). But if it's got thin cover over clay, generally the fescue can't ever root deep enough to come back from dormancy.

 

[dieselscout80]

I have seen fescue come back in areas where the topsoil is really good and deep (at least 6-8"). But if it's got thin cover over clay, generally the fescue can't ever root deep enough to come back from dormancy.

I don't understand your statement. I have fescue on clay and it comes back from dormancy every year.

My interest is just mixing them.

I have wondered if Bermuda and Perennial Ryegrass would be a better mix for year around grazing.

 

[s219]

I don't understand your statement. I have fescue on clay and it comes back from dormancy every year.

My interest is just mixing them.

I have wondered if Bermuda and Perennial Ryegrass would be a better mix for year around grazing.

We do overseed bermuda with annual rye here, for winter coverage, and it works well.

As far as fescue, for it to go dormant, it needs an established root system. There are soil conditions that prevent that in this area, so it needs irrigation to limp through the summer. Otherwise, it will die rather than go dormant.

 

[CompactTractorFan]

One week ago grassing some reclaimed property with 7040. Already saw some grass starting to come up last thursday. Hope weekend rains didnt wash it out. 7040 did a great job on the slopes.

Nice pics!

What attachment do you use to get better contact after you spread the seed?