[Jacob-list] Your thoughts on re-seeding pastures in the South

[Linda]

http://www.scsrpc.org/index.htm
mentions the value of sericea lespedeza. When I attended the FAMACHA, 
the value of sericea was discussed. Sericea is pretty amazing in its 
ability to grow with little rain. During our drought, it was about the 
only thing you saw growing wild. AU in particular was not mentioned.

On 4/9/2011 7:19 PM, SovreignFarms at aol.com wrote:

> Hello Everyone.....

> I received the following post from a Katahdin breeder who has done a 

> lot of research on re-seeding pasture here in the southern states for 

> successful sheep raising.

> <<<< I've also been digging up a lot of the old historical literature 

> on old forage crops they used in the deep south before the advent of 

> synthetic fertilizers.  Here in North Florida I have fairly decent 

> soil, high and dry and already have good stands of winter clovers, as 

> well as good stands of argentine bahia that grows lush without any 

> fertilizer.  I've also set up paddocks to grow and rotate sheep on 

> of the AU lezpedeza.  It should be a good problem solver. I've 

> read articles where it has done wonders in S.Africa on it's dry poor 

> sandy soils, it's a source of nitrogen good quality forage comparable 

> to alfalfa without the bloat risk, and has the type of 

> tannins that knock down parasite loads.  I know from local farmers 

> back in the 70/80's they tried older types of lezpedeza that either 

> the cattle didn't like, or liked to much and grazed it to death.  This 

> new variety is supposed to regenerate well with high palatability and 

> I know a guy in Alabama that keeps some Katahdins and uses it and 

> loves it. >>>>

> I've looked at a few of the websites he told me about, and it is very 

> interesting the pasture can assist with parasite control.  We would 

> like to reseed & rotate our pastures continuously through the growing 

> season, and I was wondering if anyone had any direct experience with 

> this in their pastures. I have included some websites that discuss this.

>

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> Sharon Lehrke

> Sovreign Farms Jacobs

> Florida

>

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