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Describe establishment of grass pasture from the time land is ploughed to the time the pasture is ready for grazing.

Describe establishment of grass pasture from the time land is ploughed to the time the pasture
is ready for grazing.

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gideon
i. Harrow the land to a fine tilth.
ii. Firm the seedbed using rollers.
iii. Select suitable seeds for the ecological zone.
iv. Plant seeds at the onset of rains.
v. Apply phosphatic fertilizers at planting time at the rate of 200-300kg per hectare.
vi. Drill or broadcast the seeds evenly.
vii. Use a recommended seed rate for the variety.
viii. Drag a twig or gunny bags to cover the seeds lightly.
ix. Control weeds by uprooting.
x. Apply nitrogenous fertilisers about 6 weeks after germination.
xi. Cut back or practice light grazing to encourage lateral growth.
xii. Avoid grazing when the pasture is too young.
gideon1 answered the question on October 18, 2017 at 07:06

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