Why we spent $2000 On Grass Seed And NOT A Tractor

It may seem crazy, but we spent $2000 on grass seed instead of putting that money towards a tractor for the farm. In this video, we spend some time telling you why we did that and what's next.
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[@user-hb7sd8gi4p]

I'm down here in NW FL and have considered fescue but it's not right for us here apparently; was the fact that it's perennial a big factor for you in feeding the animals?
I've put my rye grass down to choke out the weeds like you and it took really well. The rains are here and our sand rich soil is drinking it up. Have you seen the fescue start popping up?

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Fescue likes cool (not cold) weather, so I think fescue would still be a decent choice for you as a winter grass that would go dormant during the heat of Florida summers. We have absolutely started seeing fescue and clover start popping up, but as you can imagine the rye grass is the one that's growing fastest right now. You're exactly right, the fescue's perennial nature (like a lot of grasses) was the key reason we planted it. Not just that, but compared to native grasses around here like bermuda or centipede, it's a lot more lush and nourishing for the animals. There's a reason why you see so many cattle grazing in the Midwest where it's a little cooler. The grasses do better in slightly more moderate temps but that doesn't mean it won't grow at all in places like northern Florida. Let us know how it goes if you decide to try some of it! Don't forget to subscribe if you like our content!

[@tb-yr6wy]

I have a question? Won't the clover receive year after year?

[@purposedrivenhomestead]

Thanks for the question! Yes, the clover will reseed each year, as will the fescue. However, remember that these were crop fields, which meant they have no grass or clover anywhere in them. It was last planted in soybeans until a few weeks ago. If we can get these seeds to come up in clover and fescue, then it will reseed naturally. Thats a big IF though. I'll be doing a few more videos soon on how it winds up going. What we want to avoid is the weeds (like dog fennel) from jumping up and growing instead of the beneficial grasses.