Frost-seeding clovers into poorly producing or grass-dominated pastures by broadcasting in late winter is a practice that has been done for years. Adding legumes into pasture improves grazing quality and increases the forage amount that can be removed (up to a 50 to 100 percent increase in production when using legumes as a small percentage of the grass pasture).
Read MoreThe Nuts and Bolts of Frost Seeding
It's time to think about frost seeding your pastures and alfalfa stands. Frost seeding clover is an excellent way to improve forage quality and yield.
Read MoreFrost Seeding Legumes
Frost seeding is certainly one of the least expensive ways to enhance the stand of legumes in your pastures. It is basically the process of broadcasting the legume seed onto the soil surface during the winter dormant months.
Read MoreBenefits of a Pure Stand of Cover Crop Red Clover
I recently plowed under a successful stand of red clover in an organic wheat field on my farm near Kokomo, Indiana. I have grown alfalfa and mixed stands of hay as a cash crop for my entire career. Five years ago we began experimenting with organic grain production to try something new and take advantage of the synergies between organic grain farming and our existing hay business.
Read MoreConsider Bearcat Red Clover When Frost Seeding
When you decide to seed a new pasture or frost seed an existing pasture, consider planting the longer-lived Gallant red clover. It provides you a better return on your investment.
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