1. Take Soil Test for ph levels (5.5 - 6.5 ph)

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  (The soil test needs to be done approx. 4 months prior to planting)

  
  

2. Applying Lime

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  (If using Ag Lime spread Approx. 3 months prior to planting or for Pelletized Lime 1-2 months)

  
  

3. Disk Lime into Soil with PM

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  This will get the lime deep into the soil

  
  

4. Mow Plot

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  (Approx. 1 month prior to planting)

  
  

5. Spray Plot with Round-Up, rate of 2 quarts per acre

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  (Spray 1 week after mowing / 3 weeks prior to planting to kill any new growth).

  
  


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  Note: Let vegetation die and become brittle before planting

  
  

6. Apply Fertilizer, just before planting, with Spreader

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  A front end spreader can be used an fertilizer cut in at the same time as planting with the PM

  
  


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  This can also be done with a pull behind atv spreader then cut in as you plant

  
  

7. One-Pass Planting with PM (Disc, Seed, Cover, and Cultipack).

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  Note: Do not plant until sufficient moisture in plot.

  
  

This plot was planted using the "7 Step Process" and was a "One Pass" plant.