Planting our our new Hay Field with a custom Grass Mix

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  • Today I am finally planting our new Hay Field. The field will mostly be grass hay. We are planting orchard grass, meadow fescue, Timothy, and medium red clover. We are going to use a 3 point broadcast spreader to distribute the grass seed on the hay field. Then we are going to use a cultipacker to roll over the field and press the seed into the soil.
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  • @douglaskerr6813
    @douglaskerr6813 2 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    Hey Evan you want it to rain? Wash the tractor and the truck and the car it always happens .lol

  • @arlodewald5378
    @arlodewald5378 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Not too many people would have thought of a cement mixer for getting a uniform mix 🤔!

  • @richardperry9095
    @richardperry9095 2 ปีที่แล้ว +30

    The field looks good. Hope you get a drizzly rain to get it to grow. Now go to work...[just kidding]. Hope your work schedule slows down soon, I miss the videos.

    • @Tonetwisters
      @Tonetwisters 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Amen, Nole brother ... Evan seems to be getting the hang of it regards this hayfield. BTW: you might like Field Rows channel, from maybe 100 miles northwest of Tallahassee ... And man, do we need a quarterback.

  • @Tomhohenadel
    @Tomhohenadel 2 ปีที่แล้ว +28

    The seed coverage was impressive. Let’s pray for good germination. That field will be a bonus for your hay harvest and farm income. Thanks Evan.

  • @larrywhitaker4667
    @larrywhitaker4667 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    That old mixer that you got sure has paid for itself.

  • @MurphyMower
    @MurphyMower 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Enjoy watching

  • @williamwhite882
    @williamwhite882 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Enjoy watching all your hard work. I feel for ya though having to pay for the rise in gas prices sure puts a dent in farm profits! Vote!

  • @piggiesshadetreemechanics3657
    @piggiesshadetreemechanics3657 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I'd bet Tom and Charlie Silva love you repping their shirt!

  • @vinnypinatelli221
    @vinnypinatelli221 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I love your Silva brothers construction shirt they are awesome contractors and I love this old house!!! True classic

  • @arlodewald5378
    @arlodewald5378 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    You look very happy with a job well done.👏 😀 😊 ☺ 😄

  • @lorenmeyer5290
    @lorenmeyer5290 2 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    I'm so glad to see you on the homestead!!! Glad your getting it seeded down!!!!! God bless you!

    • @Tonetwisters
      @Tonetwisters 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Amen, to all that.

  • @augustreil
    @augustreil 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Always a great video. Thumbs up Evan !

  • @kennethperian4370
    @kennethperian4370 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Great job showing and telling, keep up the good work showing I’ll do mine like that to see ya next time see ya bye.

  • @nicfrieler1305
    @nicfrieler1305 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Clean Your cab filter now and blow out engine filters.
    I worked up My field and My filters were pretty much plugged full of dust and debris. Really enjoyed the drone footage. Hopefully Your long stretch of 12 hour work is almost over. Stay safe.

  • @chrisoconnor5880
    @chrisoconnor5880 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Run a light set off harrows over it in front of the roller mate

  • @gregvisage6186
    @gregvisage6186 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Looks awesome

  • @kentowens2179
    @kentowens2179 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    That new tractor is doing a great job! Nice video.

  • @jamessteffens8337
    @jamessteffens8337 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Really enjoy your show, your my #1 show.

  • @julydagting2824
    @julydagting2824 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    watching from 🇵🇭 Philippines
    shout out CFD DAGTING FARM😊

  • @BIGGGJOHN171
    @BIGGGJOHN171 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Always plant seed under a new moon.

  • @allenferry9632
    @allenferry9632 ปีที่แล้ว

    Next time you plant seed go mow a hay field. That should make it rain for a week.

  • @DiddlyPenguin
    @DiddlyPenguin 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Good morning from the south of England

  • @earlgowdy7547
    @earlgowdy7547 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    I believe that you were pulling a roller packing the hay seed..you mentioned a cultipacker, they would have a set if cultivating teeth along with a packer

  • @patriciabeyer7824
    @patriciabeyer7824 2 ปีที่แล้ว +13

    That field looks pretty good. The old roller did a good job. 👍👍

  • @dcct1905
    @dcct1905 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I love a cultipacker. In a few days the depressions made by the cultipacker will turn green.

  • @robertpayne2717
    @robertpayne2717 ปีที่แล้ว

    You just really need enough rain to make the moisture meet. 1/2 to 3/4 inch.

  • @charleshumphrey8949
    @charleshumphrey8949 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Nice T-Shirt! I have one just like it. Silva Brothers

  • @jimlewo4693
    @jimlewo4693 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Good use for concrete mixer

  • @deanmagnuson2993
    @deanmagnuson2993 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Good morning from Grand Forks

  • @allenmeinhold7038
    @allenmeinhold7038 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Good job young man!
    Butch
    Ashland Ohio

  • @joannak4640
    @joannak4640 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I enjoy ALL of your videos so much. Watching you and Rebekah build your future business from that old overgrown farm into what you have made it today has been very enjoyable ❤️ You two are so smart in doing this now, when you are still working full-time. It is the right way to go about it. I am 🙏🙏🙏 for rain for you. Thank you so much for sharing
    Corpus Christi TX

  • @Infinity.....
    @Infinity..... 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    L@@king good! 👏 👍 😊

  • @dpgoodall
    @dpgoodall 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Is that a Silva Brothers shirt - as in Tommy Silva of This Old House fame?!?! You’ll have to send him one of your shirts!

  • @bikerdad63
    @bikerdad63 2 ปีที่แล้ว +13

    The field looks great Evan and will look even better when the hay is growing.

  • @terrycastor8299
    @terrycastor8299 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    You've done just about all there is to do, Evan. Now comes the hardest part of farming...waiting.
    Have an awesome and blessed day!

  • @robingreene8167
    @robingreene8167 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Looks good

  • @ralphy1989
    @ralphy1989 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Going to be a rough ass hay field.

  • @lynnhudson838
    @lynnhudson838 2 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    Be sure to keep the neighbors from using round up on this field!!😂

  • @alanmcclorey8914
    @alanmcclorey8914 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    great video

  • @stevenbradford6824
    @stevenbradford6824 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Time for a rain dance 😁

  • @scottensley9964
    @scottensley9964 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Jeezz Evan, You are rockin this field. Good Job.

  • @darrinrentruc6614
    @darrinrentruc6614 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    You gotta do a rain dance on that field.

  • @kellyjoyce2399
    @kellyjoyce2399 ปีที่แล้ว

    I like the way you explain things. I'm impressed with the way you produce your videos.
    You explain you farming techniques so any man can comprehend and go out and plant hay.
    Great job.

  • @batpherlangkharkrang7976
    @batpherlangkharkrang7976 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Hi...... Evan nice to see you, thank you for showing your video homestead chicken Duck Goose farmer garden 👋 bye 👋 bye 👋 bye 👋 👕🐔🐓🐥🐩🐕🐈🐖🐄🐐🐠🌱🌺🌹🌿🌻🌼🌸🍀🌷🏡🎥👍👍👍

  • @zebwalton979
    @zebwalton979 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

    In the future, mix ratios by weight of Pure Live Seed (PLS)... not weight of seed type. I was a seedsman for years and helped many, many of farmers get exactly what they wanted out of their fields.

  • @arlodewald5378
    @arlodewald5378 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Well you have done your part very well, it now up to good old mother nature to do her part !
    Very nice good looking field, rolling also will make it great for making hay will the 🌞 👍👍

  • @margiesteininger3344
    @margiesteininger3344 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    ny father use to say milking cows make sweeter milk with clover

  • @bugmouthready529
    @bugmouthready529 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    You can still get corrugated wheels for your roller as an option. It is called a Cambridge roller

  • @oumadmike1
    @oumadmike1 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Love This Old House and your channel!

  • @jeffferanec4526
    @jeffferanec4526 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Look's good Even!

  • @juliomiranda-garcia2959
    @juliomiranda-garcia2959 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks for your videos my brother your are amazing you are very helpful

  • @deannamarie4149
    @deannamarie4149 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Looks like that mixer is paying you back. #seeyainthenextone

  • @hankfacer7098
    @hankfacer7098 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Just let's hope for that rain, moderate

  • @duaneklein4924
    @duaneklein4924 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Nice job Evan. Our culipacker we used looked exactly like yours! That should make a good hay field. When you come off your hectic work schedule it will make you wonder how you got it all done! Give lots of credit to Rebekah! Love watching your videos and as always thanks for taking us along with you.

  • @bigbadsingledad
    @bigbadsingledad ปีที่แล้ว

    Very well done. Great camera work. I learned a bit. Thanks. 😊

  • @wileycoyotesr8623
    @wileycoyotesr8623 2 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    This summer has FLOWN by so fast that we're behind with canning. Hope to catch up this weekend. Also hoping your garden turned out well for your needs.

  • @jimmason5738
    @jimmason5738 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Enjoying your videos here in Memphis.

  • @wandahunt5238
    @wandahunt5238 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Great job!!!

  • @daneellchook3941
    @daneellchook3941 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    So a trick for orchard grass is when you mix it with other seed you can not shake them together because orchard grass will separate it self from other seeds

  • @fayepfeifer8487
    @fayepfeifer8487 2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Great job Evan…. Your hay field looks amazing!!

  • @kcphillips1000
    @kcphillips1000 ปีที่แล้ว

    Cambridge Rolls , perfect for the job .

  • @DJ-ie3nz
    @DJ-ie3nz 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Good Luck Evan.

  • @brucerushing2363
    @brucerushing2363 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I'm learning

  • @dunkilos3632
    @dunkilos3632 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Making hay!

  • @csnanny1882
    @csnanny1882 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Looking good, pray for rain.

  • @dwaynekoblitz6032
    @dwaynekoblitz6032 2 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    The field looks amazing. Well done!

  • @briandufty5081
    @briandufty5081 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Nice. Job done well. I was told. If in doubt. Do it again... I just dust my little nana property. By hand.. The 7o years old lady just in her perjamas.. My light is broken... Half the outside of her seiling just fell on me.. And got buzzed again.. Love life. Shite happen.

  • @chrisoconnor5880
    @chrisoconnor5880 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Cambridge roller we call them in NZ

  • @harlonlantz4094
    @harlonlantz4094 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great job Evan, great job.Have a blessed day.👍👏🚜

  • @HMSSfrigate12
    @HMSSfrigate12 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    As usual Evan great job, looks real neat Dave

  • @ewansimpson4736
    @ewansimpson4736 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    in the uk we call that a cambrige roller

  • @T_157-40
    @T_157-40 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    May the rain force be with you!

  • @randalljones137
    @randalljones137 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    You know lime takes six to eight weeks to do its job. By the time your seed starts to grow , the lime should start to do its job also.

  • @Dave-xl7oc
    @Dave-xl7oc 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Lol good use for that cement mixer!!!!

  • @JRattheranch
    @JRattheranch 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I was just looking at your red wonder and thinking that it really deserves some TLC after a dusty workout! 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿

  • @robertafazio3449
    @robertafazio3449 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    This is a beautiful piece of land. Can't wait to see it green up! Also, noticed your shirt in the first half of the video, Silva Brothers! Big fan of TOH for over 30 years. Sure feeds some dreams of bigger, nice homes!

    • @thefarmer5677
      @thefarmer5677 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I picked up on that too! Back in the day, the only way to get one of those shirts was to hire Silva Brothers Construction to do a job for you. I have always admired the quality of work that Tommy and his brothers did on TOH. You knew he was good when you'd see Norm treat him as a peer.

  • @bobjoncas2814
    @bobjoncas2814 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    ....good one, nice job, keep safe...

  • @allisonjael6863
    @allisonjael6863 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    So helpful! Thank you!

  • @keithrobinson1331
    @keithrobinson1331 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Get rid of that circle mower 😃😃👍

  • @stevemartinez6757
    @stevemartinez6757 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Looks very nice. I could do stuff like that all day every day. I hope that your long consecutive work days end soon!

  • @johnzink3309
    @johnzink3309 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    thx

  • @marshadodson9683
    @marshadodson9683 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I love your farm...brings back memories of childhood...my father used a mule to turn his fields...lol. No kidding...we loved that Ole mule. Good luck with the grass seed.

  • @leonardleveque3745
    @leonardleveque3745 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I have a cultipacker that looks just like yours. The shaft rides in a wood block on each end. I inherited it, it was bought used for 2 dollars in the 50s,

    • @georgedavidson1221
      @georgedavidson1221 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      I have mu dad’s old roller it has wood bearings also
      What type of wood is used ??

    • @leonardleveque3745
      @leonardleveque3745 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@georgedavidson1221 the old guy that I inherited it from used white oak, I made one out of yellow pine, used 1 7/8 hole saw. I drilled a hole at an angle and put a grease zirt in the wood so I could grease it. It's been on about 10 trs.

    • @theburnhams2925
      @theburnhams2925 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@georgedavidson1221 Lignum Vitae, ideally...

  • @lcfarmer9352
    @lcfarmer9352 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Watch your drydown on the clover when cutting next year. Will dry much slower than the grasses (in my experience).

    • @douglasmacarthur8775
      @douglasmacarthur8775 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      I agree !
      Clover is fine in a pasture mix but why in the world use it in a HAY mixture ?
      If you insist on a legume, alfalfa dries much faster than c lover for hay.

  • @sylviaprudhomme5417
    @sylviaprudhomme5417 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Always enjoy. Looking good out there. Hard work shows

  • @JOHNSDA2UP
    @JOHNSDA2UP 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great seing you will be good to see it sprout up

  • @TomSmith-me7ph
    @TomSmith-me7ph 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Good video Evan, hope everything comes up fine.

  • @margaretpervier8357
    @margaretpervier8357 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    My fingers are crossed!😊

  • @michaelbobbiharris2587
    @michaelbobbiharris2587 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Good video hope u get some rain

  • @Titus-as-the-Roman
    @Titus-as-the-Roman 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    We used those V rollers to bust clay dirt clods that would dry as hard as rock, with concrete blocks setting in the holders on top.

  • @d.j.robinson9424
    @d.j.robinson9424 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Looks really Purdy earl, I'm praying you get the right amount of rain. Stay safe, and hope you're getting your veggies canned. 💙💛👍👍🚜

  • @georgedavidson1221
    @georgedavidson1221 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Evan red clover only lasts for two years and then dies out but it works good fora cover crop

  • @ronaldlee2376
    @ronaldlee2376 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Glad you used cultipacker, this what i use for this purpose. Packer compresses soil to bond seed & grooves accept heavy deluge of rain water & hold soil. Roller is smooth & seed tends to stick to it. Roller makes ground like a paved parking lot. In heavy rain no ridges to slow the erosion of soil/seed. then a redo for part or all of field. I cringed when you mentioned Timothy seed as this was raised to feed horses only, If one stem reaches maturity it is like wire, it punctures and kill cattle. Never let it get that high. Also Timothy pulls from the soil, does not add or amend. Seed germination is 7-10 days. You will be tempted to harvest in late October if weather cooperates in growth, but strongly suggest you resist until next May.

  • @Ckktopa
    @Ckktopa 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Looks great. well done

  • @fasthogman
    @fasthogman 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    What a nice prepared field

  • @Farm_fab
    @Farm_fab 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I was at the scrap yard some time ago, and someone scrapped a cultipacker with a spring harrow. It should be unlawful to do this as this was already made and paid for. I also hate to see tractors getting cut up as well.

  • @sarelvandermerwe3153
    @sarelvandermerwe3153 ปีที่แล้ว

    nice job Bud... love to watch your vids..

  • @josephbrown-ut9ty
    @josephbrown-ut9ty 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    JudithB It looks good, now for rain!!!

  • @jeanielipskey1272
    @jeanielipskey1272 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Hope you have good luck with your new grass field!

  • @arlodewald5378
    @arlodewald5378 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    By the way nice looking pond , Hopefully that is part of your property . If it is like to see more of your property ? Thank you !

    • @joannak4640
      @joannak4640 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      The pond is on their property. It's three and a half acres. It you want to see it in relation to where the house is, go to his playlist and check out the log home cabin build. It shows the pond A LOT ❤️