Ep. 363 (Coffee Time) We Answer Your 16 Most Frequently Asked Prairie Questions Part 1

About this episode

In this episode, the hosts answer frequently asked questions about prairie planting and maintenance.

In part 1 of our FAQ mini series, we answer the following questions. 1. How long does it take for a prairie planting to become established?2. How do I prepare the site for planting?3. Is tilling or breaking up the soil recommended before planting?4. When is the best time of year to sow native prairie seeds?5. How do I handle maintenance (mowing) in the first year? 6. How high should I mow in the first two years, and when should I stop?7. Should I water or fertilize my newly planted prairie? hokseynativeseeds.com (for all your CRP, backyard prairie, native wildflowers and grasses, hunting habitat, and more) Iowa Cover Crop (for all your cover crop, waterway mixes, small grains, and more) McKay Insurance (for all your insurance and financial planning needs)

People in this episode

Hosts: Nicolas Lirio, Kent Boucher

Topics covered

• prairie planting
• native seeds
• site preparation
• maintenance
• sowing seeds
• mowing
• fertilization

Keywords

• prairie questions
• planting establishment
• native prairie seeds
• mowing height
• watering
• fertilizing

Sponsors

hokseynativeseeds.com, Iowa Cover Crop, McKay Insurance

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