HAWKINS FARMERS CO-OP 

Here at Hawkins Farmers Coop, we are dedicated to assisting you with all your pasture preparation requirements. Whether you need fertilizers, seeds, equipment, or expert guidance, our team is ready to provide the support you need for optimal pasture management.

Forage & Field Crop Seeding Guide for Tennessee

Overseeding is the act of casting cool-season forage and legume seed over an established pasture. This is beneficial to pastures because it increases the desired forage or legume species that are beneficial to livestock, making the pasture more efficient. This increases livestock’s consumption and weight gain on forage, which results in increased profits.

• To start this process of pasture improvement, it is best if the producer starts preparing a month or two months ahead, so that materials are ready for use during the optimal time window. During this preparation time, producers should do the following: 
• Purchase desired seed. 
• Cut pastures if the current grass is taller than 4 inches. (This allows the seed to adequately reach the ground.) 
• Prepare equipment such as tractor and broadcaster. 
• Schedule a tentative time, during the optimal frost seeding window (March 1–April 30) to frost seed the pasture.

Read more at: https://avery.ces.ncsu.edu/2021/01/improving-pastures-by-overseeding-frost-seeding/