Re: Seeding grasses
Posted: 28 Mar 2013, 00:20
Most panics will drop off in seed production over the cooler months as they dislike our winter climate , however they will continue to produce enough seed to supplement the winter grasses .
A good tip to maximise yields is to move your pots around during the seasons (if so practicable)
I move mine to the southern side of the yard April - August for greater periods of direct sunlight and to the north in August -March to protect from the brutal summer sun .
Using this method I find it definitely prolongs the seed cycle , then come late July cut it right back to about 5 inches above the pot and prepare for spring with fertilizer .
This season alone out of just 4 pots I have stocked my freezer and at the moment have enough fresh on the stalk for around 30 heads per day .... my diamonds live on the stuff !
Another handy winter yield is the veldt oats .
Theres a few different types around , most common is the red variety you see in reserves and on verges and the other has a forked head with purplish red segments where the leaves branch out .
I personally do not collect grass seeds from the wild but if you get in at the right time you can harvest tonnes from places very close to the city .... but wash it thoroughly !!
Or do as I have and relocate the entire plant into a pot in your backyard .... these guys are tricky to please though but once you get the hang of it you will have your own top quality grasses free of wild bird contaminants , pesticides ergot and what not .
If you're interested in any different grass types feel free to pm me ... I have a fairly good variety of both summer growing grasses , winter grasses , feed stock and nesting material .
Cheers ,
Brad
A good tip to maximise yields is to move your pots around during the seasons (if so practicable)
I move mine to the southern side of the yard April - August for greater periods of direct sunlight and to the north in August -March to protect from the brutal summer sun .
Using this method I find it definitely prolongs the seed cycle , then come late July cut it right back to about 5 inches above the pot and prepare for spring with fertilizer .
This season alone out of just 4 pots I have stocked my freezer and at the moment have enough fresh on the stalk for around 30 heads per day .... my diamonds live on the stuff !
Another handy winter yield is the veldt oats .
Theres a few different types around , most common is the red variety you see in reserves and on verges and the other has a forked head with purplish red segments where the leaves branch out .
I personally do not collect grass seeds from the wild but if you get in at the right time you can harvest tonnes from places very close to the city .... but wash it thoroughly !!
Or do as I have and relocate the entire plant into a pot in your backyard .... these guys are tricky to please though but once you get the hang of it you will have your own top quality grasses free of wild bird contaminants , pesticides ergot and what not .
If you're interested in any different grass types feel free to pm me ... I have a fairly good variety of both summer growing grasses , winter grasses , feed stock and nesting material .
Cheers ,
Brad