Seed options for failed plot

[Bonez]

I have about 2.5 acres of a failed plot due to the lack of rain in my area(S IL). I don’t have a drill but do have access to a disc and spreader for this area. The extended forecast shows 50-60% chance of rain 4/10 days coming up. What should I be looking at to try and get in the ground during this time to hopefully salvage some food? I should mention, I will only have a single day to do this work due to prior commitments and a 4hr drive to the farm. I appreciate the help!

 

[Bowsnbucks]

Grain rye and red clover, with a little chicory thrown in. It's what I'd do at our hunting camp, FWIW.

 

[Kdog]

Did the seed you planted germinate and die, or is it still in the ground waiting for rain? If it's still there waiting for rain, I wouldn't do anything. If it germinated and died, I would just sling a winter wheat and rye grain plus maybe some small seeds like mentioned above.

 

[S.T.Fanatic]

Being that you are in southern Illinois you have plenty of options. I’d go with radish, turnips, berseem clover, followed by rye in about 3 weeks.


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[Bonez]

Did the seed you planted germinate and die, or is it still in the ground waiting for rain? If it's still there waiting for rain, I wouldn't do anything. If it germinated and died, I would just sling a winter wheat and rye grain plus maybe some small seeds like mentioned above.

I haven’t seen the plot in person but just based off the photos, I’m guessing little germination and the kill. The seed was broadcasted and then dragged with a thick layer of thatch over top.

 

[Bonez]

Being that you are in southern Illinois you have plenty of options. I’d go with radish, turnips, berseem clover, followed by rye in about 3 weeks.


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I’m on the southern border of Shelby county, hopefully we get some rain so I can get something growing. Other than weeds! Lol