How do I drill native seed?

If you do not have your own seed drill or know someone that does, many county conservation offices have seed drills available that you can rent. You will also need access to a medium or large sized tractor depending on the size of seed drill being used and the terrain. It is important to set the seed drill to a shallow depth of no deeper than 1/8 to 1/4 inch when planting native seed. Calibrate the drill's seeding rate a little lower than what you actually want, as drills can tend to seed higher in the field as it bounces along the ground and this will help prevent you from running out of seed. If you still have some seed left at the end, start to go over the area again until you run out. We always recommend checking the seed drill and the ground after planting 1/2 to 1 acre to make sure it is not planting too deep and if it needs any additional calibration.