jxwilliamson
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Hi All -
I have about 1.5 acre field that I want to plant with Whitetail Institute pure attraction. The field was turned over about 4 years with a disc but since then it has been growing weeds. I'm looking for some advice and opinions on options for getting this planted. I have a soil sample (from Whitetail Institute) and know that I don't need lime but need to apply 160lbs of potash and 150lbs of urea.
Current State of the field: I used a sickle blade to mow down the 5ft tall weeds. The weeds have been just laying on the surface drying out and are now very brittle.
Equipment that I have: 5ft Box blade and 5ft rototiller
My plan (here's where I need some assistance): 1) I plan to spread the potash and then the urea (I've read mixed reviews about mixing and spreading together - most say don't do it, spread separately) with a standard hand spreader. 2) Then rototill the fertilizer under with the weeds, about 3 to 4 inches. 3) Broadcast the seed and then 4) lightly drag with an old piece of chain-link fence.
The soil is sandy and I believe that I've cleared all of the rocks (maybe a straggler or two out there still).
Given my tight timeline and equipment what is the best approach here?
Thank you,
Jason
I have about 1.5 acre field that I want to plant with Whitetail Institute pure attraction. The field was turned over about 4 years with a disc but since then it has been growing weeds. I'm looking for some advice and opinions on options for getting this planted. I have a soil sample (from Whitetail Institute) and know that I don't need lime but need to apply 160lbs of potash and 150lbs of urea.
Current State of the field: I used a sickle blade to mow down the 5ft tall weeds. The weeds have been just laying on the surface drying out and are now very brittle.
Equipment that I have: 5ft Box blade and 5ft rototiller
My plan (here's where I need some assistance): 1) I plan to spread the potash and then the urea (I've read mixed reviews about mixing and spreading together - most say don't do it, spread separately) with a standard hand spreader. 2) Then rototill the fertilizer under with the weeds, about 3 to 4 inches. 3) Broadcast the seed and then 4) lightly drag with an old piece of chain-link fence.
The soil is sandy and I believe that I've cleared all of the rocks (maybe a straggler or two out there still).
Given my tight timeline and equipment what is the best approach here?
Thank you,
Jason
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