Hi,
I have 7.5 acres in Leicester (midlands) and want to completely renew the grassland as it hasn’t been cared for in 25 years plus. Mostly compacted grassland, grows buttercups and thistles and doesn’t drain well. Had pigs on most recently but moved them off as the grass is taller than them. I’m getting a plough and power Harrow to turn it all over and set a seed bed. My question is how am I best to spread the seed?I have a small (200kg) disc spreader or can get hold of a larger (1500kg) Khune disc spreader. Is it worth liming and spreading a seed/fert mix? Was thinking perennial ryegrass to graze and cut for hay?
thanks all
I have 7.5 acres in Leicester (midlands) and want to completely renew the grassland as it hasn’t been cared for in 25 years plus. Mostly compacted grassland, grows buttercups and thistles and doesn’t drain well. Had pigs on most recently but moved them off as the grass is taller than them. I’m getting a plough and power Harrow to turn it all over and set a seed bed. My question is how am I best to spread the seed?I have a small (200kg) disc spreader or can get hold of a larger (1500kg) Khune disc spreader. Is it worth liming and spreading a seed/fert mix? Was thinking perennial ryegrass to graze and cut for hay?
thanks all