I'm looking for some feedback on how long it's taken to establish pollinator habitat. I've planted 18 acres. 9 last year ( one growing season ) and 9 in the past month. In both cases, i was converting grass ( mostly fescue ) to CSP Monarch Mix.
In both plantings I used multiple chemical treatments, then a physical burn down, then broadcast or frost seeded the mix. For the nine acres planted last year, I did not mow it during the growing season. I received mixed messages from my NRCS contacts and in hindsight, I probably should have given it a couple of trims. This years plantings are just waiting for warmer weather.
My plan is for better weed control by mowing at the 10-12" level on both plantings. I'm told it takes 3 years to come in but I'd like to hear any suggestions or feedback.
Thanks
In both plantings I used multiple chemical treatments, then a physical burn down, then broadcast or frost seeded the mix. For the nine acres planted last year, I did not mow it during the growing season. I received mixed messages from my NRCS contacts and in hindsight, I probably should have given it a couple of trims. This years plantings are just waiting for warmer weather.
My plan is for better weed control by mowing at the 10-12" level on both plantings. I'm told it takes 3 years to come in but I'd like to hear any suggestions or feedback.
Thanks