Planting cover crop on a hillside

[rScotty]

Many tool rentals have hydro seed machines. I rented one with about 100 ft spray reach

You did? That might be the answer. But I know nothing about them. Is it on a trailer or what?
What materials do yo use to make the goo stick to a near-vertical slopes??
Please tell us lots more about this.

And anyone else who knows about hydroseeding, I'd like to learn more. Partiuclarly about how to make it stick.

rScotty

 

[bcp]

Tackifiers and Soil Binders | Hydroseeding Products

Tackifiers are products that hydroseeding contractors add to bind the seed, fertiliser and mulch to the soil surface.

oliverbrownltd.co.uk

Bruce

 

[Omega Woods]

Hydroseeder, 400-600 Gallon Rental Gasoline | Sunbelt Rentals

600-gallon HydroSeeder that is perfect for the landscaper or contractor that requires a fast and economical solution for seeding jobs. With coverage up to 7200 sq. ft. per load you can tackle a wide range of demanding hydroseeding applications.

www.sunbeltrentals.com

There are several YouTube videos on this. Lesco is one supplier that's all over the country. The seed sticks with a pulpy paper product that is dissolved in the tank to make a slurry. Seeds are added and away you go.

 

[Streetcar]

Hydro seeder rental-was trailer mounted.
the pulp mixture stuck to utility poles

 

[rScotty]

Hydro seeder rental-was trailer mounted.
the pulp mixture stuck to utility poles

OK, a rental hydro seeder is definitely on my to do list for next season. Can't wait to give it a try. Gotta be better than the slingshot.....although maybe a little more complex. I will say that so far the seeds sprout well after being sun-baked into a clay ball.

Does anyone else do a germination test when buying seed? I just use a wet paper towel folded over a few hundred seeds sand put it in a sandwich bag for two weeks.

rScotty

 

[jyoutz]

OK, a rental hydro seeder is definitely on my to do list for next season. Can't wait to give it a try. Gotta be better than the slingshot.....although maybe a little more complex. I will say that so far the seeds sprout well after being sun-baked into a clay ball.

Does anyone else do a germination test when buying seed? I just use a wet paper towel folded over a few hundred seeds sand put it in a sandwich bag for two weeks.

rScotty

All reputable seed companies will include a recent germ and purity test conducted by an independent seed lab with the seed purchase.

 

[oosik]

I would vote for some form of hydromulching also. If it's not too expensive. The highway dept uses this and the "green goo" will stick to a vertical surface. It's a shame that this can't be combined with a pressure washer.

 

[TomA7400]

I used a leaf blower with a seeding attachment to reseed after a fire. I used a native grass mix and California poppies. The soil was very loose with a lot of ash. I seeded in the fall but there had been some rain so the ground was somewhat sealed.We received a lot of rain after seeding. I am very pleased with the results. Poppies all over lots of grass.