How do I disc the pastures to prep for planting

[stevenf]

Seems I have a concensus sorta on I don't have to have a cultipacker not that I wouldn't love another toy. When I was in the which disc mode I went to see multiple used ones and 2 of them had chains and a pipe drag attached to the back of their disc. What do you guys think if I attached a heavy pipe and chain yoke to the 3 pt disc rear frame I could transport the pipe on the disc for extra weight and then when I'm in seed mode I could lift the disc and drag the pipe to lightly cover the seed and if I keep the chain short enough still be able to lift the whole setup when I'm done with one plot and on to the next. Now if ya'll agree that this sound like it'd work and not just *issing in the wind do you think I should make the pipe so it could roll by putting a pipe in a pipe or do you think the drag should be stationary and not roll in which case attach directly to the outer pipe.
steve

 

[stevenf]

Do ya'll think a pipe drag hung off the back end of the disk would be enough to cover the seeds and if so should the pipe roll or be attached so that it just drug without being able to roll.
Steve

 

[kensfarm]

Steve.. you didn't sound argumentative.. your salesman buddy is right.. for wildlife food plots.. I wouldn't recommend buying another implement either. Mine was free.. though it was half buried in the dirt.. and broken from the frame.. I've still been able to use it. It's actually sitting out on my gravel driveway w/ 2 other pieces of older equipment waiting for a local weldor to fix up.

 

[stevenf]

Ken, I just wanted to make sure you didn't feel that way because I've seen the ugly serpent raise his head on this site a lot and I'd rather be the guy who listens when he should and only offer advice if I know for sure its right. I called my Tractor buddy again and he said although he does have a used disc on his lot with a pipe chained to the back to use as a drag he wouldn't even waste time with that he said just staighten out the gangs and disk fast to get some dirt flinging off the disk a little bit and I'll be fine. It's still sunny here so I'm counted the days until planting, I'm hoping to have the seed in the ground by Sunday as their forecasting more rain for next week just light sprinkles. Wouldn't that be nice plow, seed and then turn on the GOD sprinkler system. /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif
Steve

 

[ThistleKop]

<font color="blue">I called my Tractor buddy again and he said although he does have a used disc on his lot with a pipe chained to the back to use as a drag he wouldn't even waste time with that he said just staighten out the gangs and disk fast to get some dirt flinging off the disk a little bit and I'll be fine. </font>

Stevenf,
Listen to your dealer. He knows what he's talking about. I like a cultipacker for firming seed bed but for your application it's not necessary. I'm not a big fan of a sliding drag. If there's trash it tends to build up and dump seed and trash someplace. If you use anything let it roll as in your pipe idea. Good luck!

TK

 

[sweettractors]

Steve, What is your best "guesstimate" of total seed costs for your combined wildlife foodplots?--Ken Sweet

 

[teddydo]

The only drawback to disking in circles is that it makes for unlevel ground and the drag is the best for that. I think it would be best to drag it fairly smooth, sow the seed and fertilize and then drag again. Some seed will get covered just right, some to deep and some not deep enough but the time of year it is you should get a good stand. Sorry to break in like this but it's been on my mind /forums/images/graemlins/crazy.gif teddy

 

[stevenf]

Ken, I know when I answer that your going to have my honey giving me the eye because there is a new toy in the stable but here goes. The seed I'm getting is custom mixed by Atkinson seed mill in Comfort, Texas its their spring-summer deer and turkey food plot seed it cost $30. per 50lb bag and I'm sure before I'm done I'll have no less than $200. in seed + fuel + tractor time. Now give me your best shot because I know its coming. /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif
Steve

 

[dingleberry]

I have been selling and consulting agricultural seed for quite some time...If this helps tell your wife I think you got off pretty cheap!! /forums/images/graemlins/wink.gif

D

 

[kensfarm]

" I've seen the ugly serpent raise his head "

Not to worry Steve.. besides I've got pretty thick skin.. raised w/ 3 sisters & a brother. The only thing that gets me angry is a wack from a 2x4 to the head.. but my little sister used a shovel.. and my brother & his friends knocked me out w/ a rock. Words don't seem to bother me much! /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif

Actually it's a very good price.. grass seed, clover seed is usually over $1 per pound or lot more. A 50lb bag of hybrid sweet corn can run up to $300 or more.

Of course now I realize you were talk to Ken Sweet! /forums/images/graemlins/blush.gif