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Covering over newly seeded areas with hay protects the seeds from too much dying out, too much wind and helps keep the ground moist longer. It also tends to keep the birds away from eating the seed. Too much direct sun can burn the seeds and/or bake the soil into hardrock before they sprout. What seeds need are warmth, soft soil and moisture, which the hay provides.
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How much hay can you get from a half acre field?
How tall does your grass grow - -
How short to cut rye grass?
Hay is dried Alfalfa and not the grass you grow in your yard.
Does hay grow from wheat?
Not directly. But many farmers interseed (plant amongst) a hay crop along with a grass crop like wheat or oats. The grass cover crop helps protect the hay crop while it is very young and prone to damage. When the grass crop is mature enough, the farmer harvests it and leaves the hay crop to grow on its own.
What is the best grass to grow in texas for horse hay?
Well depending on what part of Texas Bermuda hay might be easiest.
Is hay made from normal grass?
Hay is made from grasses that are planted and grown specifically for animal feed. The plants are allowed to grow to a certain level of maturity then cut, let to sun dry, then baled. Hay can also be made from several species of legumes such as Alfalfa , clover, and a few others.
When did hay began to grow in Ga?
Way before the settlers came to Ga. Hay is just dried grass, and can be collected anywhere grass grows, provided it's cut and dried first.
Why is it called a hay mow?
When you cut grass in the meadow, this is called mowing the grass and if the grass is to be used for hay it is called mowing the hay or a 'hay mow'.
What is the other name for Hay or Grass?
hay or grass(Y)
What is pasture grass and hay considered to be?
pasture grass and hay
What is better to spread over fresh grass seed- straw or hay?
Straw is better because it does not contain may seeds. Hay contains seed and cause weeds to grow in your freshly planted grass.
Which is better for calves hay or grass?
If she was given a choice, she would eat grass over hay. But she likes to nibble on a bit of hay too. Hay is just dried grass, and is recommended to be fed to cattle if they are put in a alfalfa pasture or on a pasture with young, high-nutrient grass to help with digestion and to discourage bloat.
What can a mixture of hay and water help you do?
A mixture of hay,pond water, and distilled water is a good for microorganism to grow.
