Late Winter or Early Spring Plantings - January through March 2. Certain plants, mainly wildflowers, will germinate in the fall and remain as a small rosette during the winter. These plants are usually developing an extensive root system throughout the winter to support their flowers in the spring. The higher the PLS the better your chances are to get more viable seed into the ground. To efficiently handle small amounts of seed, mix the seed with moist sand.
Most prairie seeds are either very small or light and fluffy.
Mixing them with moist sand will increase the bulk of the material and aid in applying the seed. Do no attempt to spread your seed without mixing with moist sand or you will waste much of it and not get good coverage. Prior to actual planting, roll or pack your seedbed, making sure that soil is firm and not fluffy. Lightly rake in the seed and again roll or compact the seedbed. This procedure will ensure good seed to soil contact.