Don’t disc. In my strong opinion. There’s seed companies & big influencers recommending to use a disc & in 95% of the cases…. I strongly disagree. Ruts & wash outs are the only reason to disc, IMO… but… I’d still only disc if the problem that caused those issues was resolved (so put in tile & terraces for example to resolve & then disc).
on COVER CROPS or NURSE CROPS…. Rye is an excellent idea!! I have learned the hard way over the years it is harder to establish a steep hill thats fully bare soil. We are not wanting a carpet that covers it horribly (unless drill through carefully) but we do want some residue on top. We want dead plants to hold soil & to cover the soil for moisture loss on rough soils. Oats could be used but they will clearly be terminated when you spray. A guy could do an “all mow” method there too. But remember…. Those oats will be growing MONTHS before switch is out of the ground. Whatever u plant - just realize those tiny switch plants will be up late June through July & need open canopy.
on COVER CROPS or NURSE CROPS…. Rye is an excellent idea!! I have learned the hard way over the years it is harder to establish a steep hill thats fully bare soil. We are not wanting a carpet that covers it horribly (unless drill through carefully) but we do want some residue on top. We want dead plants to hold soil & to cover the soil for moisture loss on rough soils. Oats could be used but they will clearly be terminated when you spray. A guy could do an “all mow” method there too. But remember…. Those oats will be growing MONTHS before switch is out of the ground. Whatever u plant - just realize those tiny switch plants will be up late June through July & need open canopy.
