From: Shorty (graze-l_at_witt.ac.nz)
Date: 04/16/05

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We have always used a little quad top dresser and run round about 4 days 
before the cows were due to go into the field. At this stage the pasture 
would average 6 - 8 inches high(2500+Kgdm/ha. After grazing 1.5 - 2 
inches high(1400+Kgdm/ha) evenly over the field. Harder grazing then I 
expect many of you guys do. The idea of seeding a few days ahead of the 
cows was to allow the dew to begin the germination process and then the 
cows would trample the seed onto the soil surface. Was big here a few 
years ago, but under NZ intensive grazing did not persist much past year 
2. The odd plant but not large quantities. Trefoil is in the the same boat.

regards
Ian Buckingham
New Zealand

Paula and Sumner Roberts wrote:
> Hi Ann,
> I frost sdeeded Puna chicory maybe 8 years ago in  pasture of mostly
> bluegrass and white clover.  Got thin establishment of plants that grew well
> but have not persisted under heavy grazing pressure with daily moves that
> has greatly increased yield of cool season perrenial grasses and clovers.  I
> now regard the 'native' dandelions as filling the chicory niche with less
> bother.

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