Varieties of winter barley grown for grain also may be used for forage. Spring oats Varieties of spring oats grown for grain also may be used for forage. Fertilization Determine lime and fertilizer needs by soil test. Maintain pH between 6.5 and 7.0 for best results. In the absence of a soil test, refer to Table 2-7 for fertilizer guidelines at seeding.
Nitrogen fertilization depends on prior crop and manure application.
Use Table 7-2 as a guide. Seeding method Refer to Section 7, Small Grains , for establishment practices. Heavy fall grazing reduces grain yields the following summer. Spring grazing may begin when plant growth has resumed. Small grains are injured by grazing after the growing point is above ground.