SIRENS IOS RESIS I LNT 
Seeding and 
Cultivation of 
Permanent Pastures 
spring or fall, depending on seasonal 
conditions, but fall seeding should be 
early enough to permit the legumes to make a 
satisfactory root growth before going into the 
winter. A moist, fine, thoroughly compact seed 
bed relatively free from weeds is essential. The 
seeding rate will vary from 15 to 20 pounds 
per acre, depending upon the combination. Mix- 
tures containing Red Top, White Clover, and 
Alsike require fewer pounds per acre. 
Pierce or can be seeded either in the 
The seeding should be shallow, never over 
14 to 14 inch, except possibly in sandy soil. The 
use of a roller or cultipacker both before and 
after seeding is desirable. Seeding of the small 
seeded grasses and legumes can be done with 
a grass seed attachment on a grain drill, or 
with a broadcast seeder. Where drilled, Bromus 
must be seeded separately. It can be broadcast, 
although drilling is to be preferred and the use 
of a peck or two of Oats per acre with the 
Brome will help the feeding through the drill. 
When Oats are used, however, they should 
never be allowed to mature, but should be cut 
and removed early. If weeds are prevalent 
while the pasture is becoming established, they 
should be kept cut. 
Special leaflets covering Bromus, Reed Canary 
Grass, Sweet Clover, Alfalfa, and Crested Wheat 
Grass may be had from your dealer or from 
Northrup, King & Company, Minneapolis, Minn. 
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