Rotational grazing also helps extend the pasturage. Pasture Fertilization requirements need to be met for the best results in any planting unless you live in the most fertile land on earth and even then you will eventually need supplements of some kind to maintain quality forage. Soil tests are the best indicators to the actual amount of necessary components you will need to apply. All amounts of fertilizer and additives will be determined by the usage of the crop. Hay cuttings will naturally demand more fertilization and a different schedule than grazing pastures.
Climate impacts upon the amount and timing of application.
Yearly fertilization on pastures should be conducted after soil testing, Haying requires fertilization to get the most cuttings, spurring growth and increase sod density at the same time. Better fertilization scheduling is needed to improve nutritive value and lessen the need to supply additional feeds. Amounts for haying purposes will be different depending upon how many cuttings are taken. Soil pH should be nearest to 5.5 and above. Pastures that are cut for hay will need fertilizer after each cutting to promote the heaviest amount of growth possible.