Relative Germination Times: Hulled VS Unhulled Bermuda
One of the first questions we ask customers when they ask for Bermuda grass seed is “Do you want hulled or unhulled seed?” This usually leads to the question, “What’s…
Field Seed Planting Chart
Cool Season Forages and Crops KindLbs/BushelPlanting Rate, Lbs/Ac BroadcastPlanting DepthPlanting DatesAdaptationCommentsBarley4875-80, or drill 65-751-2"Sept-OctSoils with high pH; sensitive to acidic soilsMakes good quality feed grain and forage. Of the cereal…
How to Plant
Soil Preparation: 1) Mow or remove existing vegetation. 2) Fertilize and lime according to soil test, as needed. 3) Disc, harrow, or otherwise disturb soil to ensure a well-textured surface to…
What is Pure Live Seed (PLS)?
Simply stated, Pure Live Seed, or PLS, is the percentage of viable seed in a given lot. It is calculated by multiplying the purity percentage by the total germination percentage. …
What is inoculant and do you need it?
What is it? Inoculant is Rhizobium bacteria that is applied to legume seed (clovers, cowpeas, etc.) before planting. The nodules on the roots of legumes contain Rhizobium bacteria, which are responsible for fixing…