New Seeding for Hay Field

[FarmerDaveo]

Planting a Alfalfa/Grass mix with Alfalfa being 10lbs/acre as the first cut will be used for horses and don't want to much alfalfa. Would you recommend a cover crop to go with it (and if so what would be best) or should I just plant the Alfalfa/Grass mix only? I am in southern Ontario, Canada and the last 2 summers has been really hot and dry. Not sure what to expect this year.

Thanks,
Dave

 

[Rydero]

I like oats as a cover for alfalfa/grass. 75% of normal seeding rate.