Plowing, Discing, Tilling, and Planting

[cjet69]

We decided to plow up a small hay field and re-plant with a good hay/pasture mix. I started out last Wednesday the 18th by brush hogging it down tight in prep for plowing. Since it is a small odd shaped field I used the Farmall Super C with a 2-point 16" C-10 plow. It took me 2 afternoons, Thursday and Friday, to get it plowed.

 

[cjet69]

A few more plowing pics.

 

[cjet69]

After repairing the Disc on Saturday, I hooked it up to the Farmall M and got a couple rounds over the field. I was going to run the tiller over it on Sunday, but the rains came and I am still waiting to get back on it.

 

[KennyP]

Looks pretty good after the disc!

 

[Cat385B]

I envy your seat time. Plowing with a Super MTA was one of my favorite chores as a kid.

 

[cjet69]

I tilled the field, smoothed it out some with a steel beam drag, and re-tilled. I think its ready for planting if the weather cooperates.

 

[KennyP]

Looks good to me!

 

[Shotgun Wedding]

That worked up super nice!!!!

 

[MH81]

What kids of grass are you putting down?
Neighbor just planted rye and something else in a plot he has had in pasture before.

 

[cjet69]

What kids of grass are you putting down?
Neighbor just planted rye and something else in a plot he has had in pasture before.

A mix of Orchard, rye, and a little clover

 

[chieffan]

Lot of Rye planted in this area as a cover crop right after harvest. Spray next spring then plant with no till equipment.

 

[holdenboy1960 (Shane )]

looking good for the planting , and agreed i envy the seat time

Shane

 

[cjet69]

We put the seed on Sunday evening and then chain harrowed and rolled it on Monday. We are suppose to get some rain showers late Wednesday evening that should get the seed off to a good start. I had hoped to get more pics of the process, but as the designated photographer I haven't had much opportunity since I am doing most of the tractor work also. I'll get a few more pics of the field today.

 

[cjet69]

Her are a few more pics of the field, roller and broadcast spreader/seeder.

 

[cjet69]

The grass is starting to sprout even though we are getting freezing overnight temps the last several nights. The cool weather is about a month earlier than its been the last 5+ years.

 

[cjet69]

We've had several sunny days now and the field is getting a green tint to it.

 

[KennyP]

That's coming along. Will it stay green with the cooler weather?

 

[cjet69]

That's coming along. Will it stay green with the cooler weather?

It should continue to grow for a bit longer until the high temps get below 50*. The last couple field that we have replanted green up until winter hits, but by the time spring arrives it will look pretty sad. Then it will really fill in next year.

 

[cjet69]

Another grass update. It keeps getting greener.

 

[holdenboy1960 (Shane )]

Question , moldboard plowing , when i use it i am getting excess dirt exiting on the landside ,

Could this be because i don't have a colter to slice the dirt and help control the dirt rolling ?

to the right side of the drawn row

Shane