How to Frost Seed Clover With Manure

Red clover germinates at low temperatures making it a successful candidate for frost seeding. Frost seeding is an economical method to improve pastures. As the ground freezes and thaws the seed is pushed down between the soil particles, keeping it from germinating until spring when the snow melts and there is enough moisture for it to grow. The American Society Of Agricultural and Biological Engineers found that using manure when frost seeding clover increases yields significantly when compared to fields that are frost seeded without manure.

Red clover seed
Manure
Tractor
Manure spreader
Urea
Electric seed spinner
All terrain vehicle, ATV
Snowmobile
Seed drill

Instructions

- 1
  Identify a field to be frost seeded. Worn out pastures can be reinvigorated by an application of frost seeded clover.
- 2
  Spread manure on the field in the fall after growth has ceased. Spreading it any earlier feeds the crop that is already there and not the clover seed you are planting.
- 3
  Broadcast the clover seed on top of the manure in late winter or early spring. Frozen ground is easy to drive over. Mount an electric seed spinner on top of an ATV or, if there is a lot of snow, mount it on a snowmobile.
- 4
  Mix red clover seed with manure. Michigan Farmer recommends blending clover seed with manure before spreading it. The American Society Of Agricultural and Biological Engineers made a slurry with swine manure and water, which was then mixed with clover seed. The mixture was put in a slurry tank and drilled into the soil. Blending the seed with the manure is faster because you only need to go onto the field once.

How to Make Rosary Beads With Flowers

Organic Collard Seeds

Green & Organic