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1. Robert Crockett

   

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   9/22/2011 2:09 PM

   I'm going reseed 5 frwy's on the front 9 Monday the 26th of Sept. with Futura 3000 perennial rye. 4lbs/m,in 2 directions for a total of 8lbs/m or 350lbs/acre. I've lost all the turf due to the drought in TX this year. It was rye to begin with. The old "Scott's" park mix.....I look at it like a blessing because that blend was inferior to begin with and I got to purchase a seeder. It's my first go at this so I wanna do it right. Does the seeding rate sound like enough. I'm keeping carts off for at least 1 month or until we can mow. I have my starter fert also. I've been given the ok for full capacity on water again so I'm ready. Just would like some opinions from some of you guys

   
   
   
   
2. Jeremy Hreben

   

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   9/23/2011 6:09 AM

   Do you keep rye all year long? or are you overseeding bermuda fairways? When i was in Florida, i overseeded with a large pull behind drop spreader. Now in NJ, I have Rye fairways and tees. I have learned that a slice seeder may not be the best for ryegrass. Remember, with rye, one seed equals one plant. It does not grow laterally. I prefer aerifing, spreading seed with rotary spreader, then dragging in.

   
   
   
   
3. Andy Jorgensen

   

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   9/23/2011 7:09 AM

   I think your rate should be higher. 350 is good for overseeding, but a higher rate of close to 500 will give you an excellent stand. I'd also look at a better blend than the Futura 3000. I've used it in the past for overseeding and wasn't happy with it. Just my opinion.

   
   
   
   
4. Robert Crockett

   

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   9/23/2011 8:09 AM

   andyjorg said: I think your rate should be higher. 350 is good for overseeding, but a higher rate of close to 500 will give you an excellent stand. I'd also look at a better blend than the Futura 3000. I've used it in the past for overseeding and wasn't happy with it. Just my opinion.

   
   
   OK Andy.....So about 12lbs/m.... I have a Jac 548 2002 slit seeder....It's practically brand new. We're low budget here and have to make due with what we have. There nice people here, but have NO clue in regards to golf course operations, so I'm getting them knowed up...lol. I'm going in 2 directions....I have only 5 frwy's and a par3 to seed...the par3 is a keep carts on path only. I'm guessing at minimum of a month of paths only...Have good weather right now...Lows in the mid 50's and highs in the mid 80's or under. The seeder has a verti slicer also. I can't apply it with a spreader because winds can get rather high here, so I'll have to slit seed. My fert for the project is a 17-17-17 @1lb/m.
   Doe's that sound like a viable plan? And Thank You Sir:)

   
   
   
   
5. Ronald Conard

   

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   9/23/2011 11:09 AM

   Do you have a core aerator of any type? You can get the best of both worlds by coring agressively, letting the plugs dry a bit, then slit seeding, then dragging the whole mess in. You get much better seed/soil contact.

   
   
   
   
6. Robert Crockett

   

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   9/23/2011 1:09 PM

   conard said: Do you have a core aerator of any type? You can get the best of both worlds by coring agressively, letting the plugs dry a bit, then slit seeding, then dragging the whole mess in. You get much better seed/soil contact.

   
   
   I have an Aerway but it has the wrong tines and is way too aggressive. Plus I'm very limited on man power. I've got to get it done as quick and efficiently as possible.

   
   
   
   
7. Steven Newsome

   

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   9/23/2011 3:09 PM

   I would go three directions.

   
   
   
   
8. Morozowsky Martin

   
   9/25/2011 8:09 PM

   500 lbs, of rye is good enough for winter color.
   
   The trick is to suppress the bermuda and drag the ryegrass under the bermuda canopy.
   
   You want seed to soil contact and then after the first cut of winter rye fertilize with a good starter, give everything that seed going to need in the first two months. After that, nitrogen and iron for color!
   
   Make sure you put down your grub control prior to overseeding!
   
   Peace
   Martin J. Morozowsky
   Seven Oaks Country Club
   Bakersfield, Ca

   
   
   
   
9. Robert Crockett

   

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   9/27/2011 11:09 AM

   Merman said: 500 lbs, of rye is good enough for winter color.
   
   The trick is to suppress the bermuda and drag the ryegrass under the bermuda canopy.
   
   You want seed to soil contact and then after the first cut of winter rye fertilize with a good starter, give everything that seed going to need in the first two months. After that, nitrogen and iron for color!
   
   Make sure you put down your grub control prior to overseeding!
   
   Peace
   Martin J. Morozowsky
   Seven Oaks Country Club
   Bakersfield, Ca

   
   Thank for the info Martin:)