Overseeding Pasture

[skyhightree1]

I plan on overseeding my main pasture by lightly discing it then broadcast spreading seed then dragging telephone pole over it to help cover seed. How long should I wait before putting cattle back on there? I don't want them to terrorize the seed sprouts too much ? Is there a height I should wait for the grass to get before putting them back on it ?

 

[slick4591]

I've always heard that you put them on it after the root system is established enough that they don't pull the entire plant up when grazing.

 

[bigbull338]

as said you want the roots estb,an that might take 4 to 6wks.an then you can turn the cattle in.

 

[1982vett]

Would think it would depend on what you are overseeding with....

 

[skyhightree1]

Well since im gonna be spraying Forefront R&P on it before overseeding I am planning on just using perennial rye and KY 31 ... I would love to put more clover but I am having some issue controlling mares tail in my pastures. I was thinking about 2 months of them being off should be enough.

 

[JSCATTLE]

Durana is a good white clover . It grows closer to the ground and flowers close to the ground . Helps it reseed . I planted durana red and crimson clover this year hoping to improve my pastures .

 

[skyhightree1]

JS is durana capable of living throught broadleaf weed killer?

 

[agmantoo]

The KY31 will not get adequately established with Spring growth to grow a root system that will survive a hot and somewhat dry Summer. Fall plantings are far superior.

 

[JSCATTLE]

JS is durana capable of living throught broadleaf weed killer?

I haven't sprayed mine this is the first year . We have a volunteer white clover here that the grazon will burn but not kill out completely .