[dataway]

I know I'm going to need about $2k in seed at the least, so no I don't want to make any mistakes there. Everyone in the area grows fescue .. but, this field has been row crops for probably 20 years, not sure what that has done to the soil. The stand of wheat last spring looked great, so thick you could hardly walk through it.

We are also dealing with some erosion problems, the land was leased to a farmer that didn't appear to spend any time maintaining the field, or planting ground cover when not in use. The 7" rain in 24 hours they got a year or so ago didn't help. But, with all the weeds growing it's helped that situation a lot, that's the main reason I didn't poison the whole field which is extremely common around here. They will "Round Up" entire fields, wait a couple of weeks and plant.

I can't complain, I've made more progress here in the last few months than I made in 30 years in the rocky, heavily wooded land I had up north.

[gman005]

This is some good information. I just bought 5 acres in Paris Tn.

[gman005]

Sorry wrong picture.

[Shiny]

Originally Posted by gman005

This is some good information. I just bought 5 acres in Paris Tn.

Congrats! That sounds exciting.

Originally Posted by dataway

I know I'm going to need about $2k in seed at the least, so no I don't want to make any mistakes there. Everyone in the area grows fescue .. but, this field has been row crops for probably 20 years, not sure what that has done to the soil. The stand of wheat last spring looked great, so thick you could hardly walk through it.

We are also dealing with some erosion problems, the land was leased to a farmer that didn't appear to spend any time maintaining the field, or planting ground cover when not in use. The 7" rain in 24 hours they got a year or so ago didn't help. But, with all the weeds growing it's helped that situation a lot, that's the main reason I didn't poison the whole field which is extremely common around here. They will "Round Up" entire fields, wait a couple of weeks and plant.

I can't complain, I've made more progress here in the last few months than I made in 30 years in the rocky, heavily wooded land I had up north.

Yes, you are killing it, at least based on your other thread.

As to the grass seed, I suggest you get your soil tested if you haven't already. We mailed ours off but the local extension office may offer this. If you can tell there are different soil conditions and/or a history of different crops on different parts of your property, sample each.

For example, if you know there was an area stripped of topsoil, the soil test might steer you to plant something for a season or two to rebuild the organics in the soil before you plant the end game.

You are not going to deal with anything like we did, but with a soil test, some guidance from experts, climate knowledge, and your vision for looks and maintenance, you can get "informed" recommendations and have confidence.

Mike