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Spring Planting
Planting forage crops in good clean stubble without a companion crop has been very successful; however, one crop year is lost with grasses. Early spring seeding of alfalfa generally allows two harvests during the seeding year with normal rainfall. The stubble protects the new seedlings from blowing soil without competing for available soil moisture. Plantings on clean-tilled land with a companion crop will be successful, provided soil moisture is not limiting. On soils subject to wind erosion, plant the companion crops first, then, after the companion crop is up and controlling erosion, seed the grass or legume in the opposite direction. If oats is used as the companion crop, it may be removed early as hay or silage to eliminate competition. Wheat and flax usually are harvested for grain, but they should be removed early if conditions turn dry.
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