At our Buffalo Brand Seed office and warehouse, we’ve been prepping shipments and stock for spring orders, and we can already start to feel the buzz and busyness that are about to accompany the season ahead. With spring just around the corner, now is the perfect time to plan for your spring planting goals. As we prepare to meet your seed needs, we’re here to help you create a plan for a successful season.
Assessing objectives and obstacles
The first step in preparing for spring planting is clarifying your operation’s specific needs. Begin with setting clear goals, such as improving pasture quality, increasing turf density, or bringing more pollinators to your wildflower garden. Consider specific obstacles, such as high-salt soils, shady patches of your property, or areas without irrigation. Getting your soil tested is crucial to understanding these challenges. A soil test provides insight into pH levels, nutrient content, and any amendments needed to optimize soil health. Soil health plays a critical role in seed growth, so planning for these issues ahead of time can set you up for success.
Choosing the right seed
Our expert sales team at Buffalo Brand Seed is here to help you navigate any challenges and find the best seed plan for your needs. With a broad range of stock mixes and custom blending options, we can match the right seed to your specific goals. Considering your soil test results and intended use, we will guide you in selecting the seed best suited to your unique situation.
Scheduling your spring planting
Timing is essential to the success of your spring planting. Here’s a quick guide to help with scheduling your spring planting:
- Early Spring (March-April): This time of year is best suited to planting cool-season grasses such as Kentucky Bluegrass, Perennial Ryegrass, or Fescues.
- Cool Season Pastures: Dryland Pasture, Economy Irrigated, Premium Irrigated, Equestrian Irrigated
- Cool Season Reclamation: Mountain Meadow, Wetland Mix
- Cool Season Lawns: All-Blue, Emerald III, Low Grow
- Mid-Spring (April-May): April through May are great months for wildflower planting to ensure you have bright, vibrant blooms by summer
- Late Spring (May): Late Spring is the best time to plant warm-season grasses such as Bermuda or Buffalograss
- Early Summer (May-June): If you want high-quality summer forages, this time of year is excellent for seeding summer annuals such as sorghum and millet.
Get in touch with our team
For specific, personalized advice on planning for your spring planting, contact our Buffalo Brand Seed team at [email protected] or by calling our office at 970-356-4710. We look forward to hearing from you to discuss your spring goals and “Help You Grow… One Seed At a Time.”