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Italian rye grass

Rwroberts

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I got my fingers burnt last year dd'ing a 20acre field. It was drilled in late May but along came the drought and not one seed germanated. I plan on trying again this year with a simtech. My question is do I go earlier this year ( this week) or hold off until no frost is more certain but risk dry weather again. North wales about 650' above see level.
 
I don't see why it wouldn't work this spring unless we get a dry time. Some autumns are pretty dry.

Are you 100% certain there is some tilth/loose soil to surround the seed in the path the drill creates? If there is no soil:seed contact emergence will be pretty uneven.
 

Rwroberts

New Member
I don't see why it wouldn't work this spring unless we get a dry time. Some autumns are pretty dry.

Are you 100% certain there is some tilth/loose soil to surround the seed in the path the drill creates? If there is no soil:seed contact emergence will be pretty uneven.
I'm pleased with the condition of the soil.
 
I don't see why it wouldn't work this spring unless we get a dry time. Some autumns are pretty dry.

Are you 100% certain there is some tilth/loose soil to surround the seed in the path the drill creates? If there is no soil:seed contact emergence will be pretty uneven.
If he is using a sim tech (baker boot drill) it doesn’t rely on the soil covering the seed - the seed lies in the bottom of the slot where it gets moisture from below. The relative warm and humid conditions in the slot result in a very fast and high percentage germination.
 

Ritchie

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Ysbyty Ifan
Soil needs to be at about 8 °C in sowing zone to get it to grow .old-fashioned wester wold can grow away at about 5°C.
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