Re: seeding and burning

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• Subject: Re: seeding and burning
• From: "Bruce & Georgeann Morrison" c*@rconnect.com
• Date: Wed, 25 Sep 2002 13:57:27 -0500

John, I can't speak to specific reasons but have been told this is OK, even
"good"...and we have broadcast in mid November and burned in late March with
good results.

Bruce Morrison
O'Brien County (NW Iowa)


----- Original Message -----
From: "J. A. Raasch" <jaraasch@facstaff.wisc.edu>
To: "prairie list" <prairie@mallorn.com>
Sent: Wednesday, September 25, 2002 12:21 PM
Subject: seeding and burning


> Hello All.
>
> Reason suggests its okay, but...
>
> Is it okay to seed an area in the fall or early winter if you know
> you are going to burn the area in the spring? I would like to seed in
> the fall to ensure proper stratification. I also assume frost action
> will work the seed into the soil, providing good contact for
> germination and protection from fire. Is this correct? Should I be
> concerned that rodents and birds will be given more opportunity to
> eat the seed over winter?
>
> Thank you for your help.
>
> John Raasch
> Mount Horeb, WI
>
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