Lawn and field grass seeding

As with all soil used for crop production any soil to be sown with grass seed needs to be in good health. The Ph needs to be at an optimum and nutrient levels must be good. A soil test before starting to plant is often useful in order to be sure of the quality of your ground. It is recommended to add a fertiliser to the seedbed after planting to encourage grass growth.

Field seeding

Grass seed can be harrowed and broadcast on to poor paddocks in order to enhance the growth and quality of the grass. Poaching throughout the winter by stock can damage grass or inclement weather could lead to poor growth. This is therefore a reasonably cost effective way of maintaining good grazing and repairing areas of damage or low growth. This operation can be carried out in the spring or autumn depending on weather and soil type. Grass seed can also be planted after the ground has been cultivated and a seedbed prepared. This is carried out with precision planting machines that sow the correct seed rate, which in turn produces good coverage and plant growth.

Lawn seeding

Lawn seeding is a cost effective alternative to turfing. Lawn seeding is a similar operation to field seeding except the seed rate is much higher and the costs involved per metre squared are therefore higher. Seed is planted using the same machines, which produce good coverage and growth. Seedbeds are tillered to a higher level to produce a finer and more level finish.