How to sow a new Paddock
1 – Clear the area
Clear the area and remove any stones, weeds and other debris.
2 – Improve the soil
Harrow over the area to loosen the top layer and remove any dead material.
3 – Allow the soil to settle
If possible, leave the soil for a week to allow a flush of weeds to come through;Â remove before sowing.
4 – Buy your paddock seed
Choose the right paddock seed for your area â horses that are prone to laminitis will need a ryegrass free mixture.
5 – Sowing the paddock seed
Triple ‘H’ Horse Paddock Grass Seed is sown at 12.5kg/ac. Sow the paddock seed, this can be done by drilling just under the soil surface or by broadcasting. A spreader can be used for even application.
6 – Roll the grass seed in
Lightly harrow and roll in the seeds to make contact with the soil.
7 – Water
If going through a period of drought, if possible, water the area in the evenings. If regular rainfall, manually watering will not be necessary.
8 – Grazing
Under optimum conditions, the seed should germinate within approximately 7-10 days. Once it is around 3-4 months old, the area can be grazed.
 How to repair an existing paddock
1 – Prepare the existing grass
Tightly graze or cut down the existing grass to open up the sward.
2 – Improve the soil
Harrow over the area to loosen the top layer.
3 – Buy your paddock seed
Choose the right paddock seed for your area â horses that are prone to laminitis will need a ryegrass free mixture.
4 – Seed Rate
For overseeding, Triple ‘H’ Horse Paddock Grass Seed can be sown at 7kg/ac if there is over 50% coverage of existing grass.
5 – Sowing the paddock seed
Sow the paddock seed, this can be done by drilling just under the soil surface or by broadcasting. A spreader can be used for even application.
6 – Roll the grass seed in
Lightly harrow and roll in the seeds to make contact with the soil.
7 – Water
If going through a period of drought, if possible, water the area in the evenings. If regular rainfall, manually watering will not be necessary.
8 – Grazing
Under optimum conditions, the seed should germinate within approximately 7-10 days. Once it is around 3-4 months old, the area can be grazed.










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