1. Select an area that receives a minimum of 3-4 hours of sunlight per day for The Food chain Deep woods. Partially shaded areas can work, but growth could be affected. For All other mixes 8-12 hours of sunlight is required and can be planted in some soils although soils with optimal moisture provide best results.

 

2. For optimum results perform a laboratory soil test in advance of planning to determine lime and fertilizer requirements on the soil test form.

 

3. Add the amount of lime recommended in your soil-test report. If no soil test is available, then add a minimum of 300-500 pounds of lime per 1/4 acre. If possible, lime should be added several months in advance of planting. DO NOT SKIP THIS STEP! MAKING SURE SOIL pH IS OPTIMUM (6.5-7.0) IS THE MOST IMPORTANT THING YOU CAN CONTROL TO ENSURE SUCCESSFUL PLANTING!

 

4. Add the fertilizer recommended in your soil-test report to the seedbed. If no soil test is available, then add 100 lbs. of 19-19-19, or equivalent, fertilizer per ¼ acre.

Red lights Fertilizers for mixes

 

The Food Chain - Deep woods and Field perfection / 19-19-19, 16-16-16 , 13-13-13 or 46-0-0

 

Prestige Brassica mix / 19-19-19, 16-16-16 , 46-0-0 or 21-0-0 with 0-0-62.

 

First dew clover / 6-24-24, 13-13-13,  Low nitrogen – high P and K

 

Hide & Seek / 19-19-19, 16-16-16 , 13-13-13 or 46-0-0

 

4. Spray Herbicide to terminate weeds and in a week to two, Disk or till to prepare a good seedbed. If possible, perform this step two weeks before planting to help reduce the amount of weed seed that might germinate. Herbicide may need to be applied a second time and if a second spray is needed wait 4-6 hours of dry time, disk or till, then you may move on to planting.

 

5.Add Half of the fertilizer recommended in your soil-test report to the seedbed. If no soil test is available, then add 100 lbs. of 19-19-19, or equivalent, fertilizer per ¼ acre.

 

6. Lightly disk and till half of the fertilizer into the top few inches of the seedbed.

 

7. Smooth and firm the seedbed with a drag or cultipacker.

 

8. Broadcast seed per approximate seed rate and the rest of the Fertilizer.

 

The Food Chain - Deep woods/ 10lb covers ¼ acre 

 

The Food Chain Field Perfection/ 10lb covers 1/3 to ½ acre. This is still in debate.

 

Prestige Brassica mix / 5.5lb bag will cover ½ acre.

 

First dew clover / 5lb bag covers approx. ½ acre. If frost seeding the rate will need to be doubled

 

Hide & Seek / 5lb bag will cover 1/3 acre. You can go a little heavier for a thicker screen or cover.

 

8.1. If using a No till Drill, the seeding rate can less.

 

9. Use a cultipacker again to assure good seed-to-soil contact (DO NOT DISK SEED INTO GROUND).

 

10. For best results after seedling The Food Chains, Prestige, or Hide & Seek are 4-6 inches tall, add 25 pounds of 46-0-0 or 21-0-0 per acre before rain and for First Dew Clover 15-25 pounds of 6-24-24 per acre before rain and fertilizer per ¼ acre to boost growth. Apply fertilizer when plants are dry.

 

For the best results, complete all steps in the order shown. Stay within the planting dates for your area. Cutting corners can negatively affect your results!!!!