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Ben D, N CA
Posted 8/5/2011 11:45 (#1896806 - in reply to #1896073)
Subject: RE: alfalfa seeding



Whiskey, Tango, Foxtrot
I've seen it done successfully. Trick is to get a good burn on the stubble. If the wind is blowing too much and the fire doesn't burn the chaff well, then that will cause a problem. Wheat chaff is not a good seedbed.

Guys usually harrow a time or two across the chaff rows after burning to spread it out, then airflow the seed on. Then roll it in with a till and pack.

I've always been to chicken to try it. Seen too much chaff cause a lot of problems before. That and I never could figure how to get the field smooth enough. Would have to landplane ahead of the wheat, not enough time for fall plant wheat here as it is.
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