I got 5 acres sprigged in Coastal about 2 weeks ago.....

warhammer · Apr 23, 2009

Its been from mid 70's to high 80's since and we have had at least one REALLY good rain.
Here are pics of what has sprouted so far.
Looking pretty sparse and weed like so far. ;o{

Warhammer

Western · Apr 23, 2009

Looks like we have a decent chance of rain next week, hopefully. That should help you out big time.

GaryBDavis · Apr 24, 2009

How much did the sprigging cost you?

jayste · Apr 24, 2009

warhammer said:
Its been from mid 70's to high 80's since and we have had at least one REALLY good rain.
Here are pics of what has sprouted so far.
Looking pretty sparse and weed like so far. ;o{

Warhammer

Hang in there Warhammer. About 5 yrs ago I took advantage of a program through the local soil and conservation district to sprig a 10 acre pasture. The "county agent" drew up a plan that consisted of turning 12" deep, discing, lime, fertilizer, discing and then sprigging. I supplied the tractor and implements and rented the sprigger from them. I purchased the sprigs from a harvester and don't remember what the bushel cost was and the "plan" was based upon a soil test done prior to planting. The bait to get the district folks involved was the 50% match in costs so it was worth it. All they asked was to keep it maintained for 10 yrs. The timing was perfect for my area because we did it in May and the soil temperature and moisture were perfect for planting sprigs. We no more got this done and the rains started. Couldn't have been better. Really a blessing.
Through the years I've maintained it with fertilizer and spraying mainly with 2-4-D. I have to admit that last year that spot didn't see much fertilizer!! Which reminds me of a story I heard a few years back. A fellow was asking another, older guy how much fertilizer he should apply and the older guy told him "all he could afford". Well, that didn't buy much last year!! Keep in mind that if you run livestock on it that they can introduce other less desireable grasses and weeds into it. What they eat through the fence can get seeded back in on your side. Also, if you buy hay from somewhere else you might want to get quality stuff that's not full of junk you don't want getting mixed in with your burmuda. watch for over grazing and if you cut it don't do it too short when it's too dry (humidity). By the way, I'm by no means the "foremost authority" on growing burmuda just sharing the experience.
Anyway, hang in there and pray for rain, humidity and those warm temperatures to stay around. God bless!

warhammer · Apr 27, 2009

$700. ;o{
Seems like about double what advertised rates are. I called several folks and had a tough time finding anyone willing to do such a small area.
Heres a pic from today. Still patchy but it looks like about double from just 4 days ago.

Warhammer