Techniques of seeding are dependent on the specified seed species and soil preparation.

Drill seeding and air seeding are among the techniques used. If a site prevents a seed bed from being developed such as a subdivision, drill seeding is recommended as this technique places the seed and soil together with minimal disturbance.

If site conditions allow a seed bed to be developed, such as mining areas, air seeding is recommended. Air seeding allows the use of fluffy seed - decreasing costs, as there is no need for mulch.  Air seeding requires specialist equipment to be fitted to our 4WD tractors and tracked machinery for expert broad acre applications.

Drill seeding is a process where the surface of the soil is lightly tilled by disk, and a mixture of seed and fertiliser is placed below the soil's surface. This process is carried out by use of one tractor and drill pass.

Suitability

Drill seeding is particularly suited to revegetating flat, broad-acre areas such as subdivisions, road verges, footpaths and sporting fields. The application of this technique is limited to four wheel drive tractor access.

Site Preparation

The area to be drill seeded needs to be easily accessed by the tractor and drill and should be free of debris.

Maintenance

Irrigation is optional, however regular watering provides greater results.

Benefits

Drill seeding has a high seed germination success rate as it ensures seed contact is made with the soil. The application is also cost effective.