The reason I didn't fertilize was the fear of the seed or young plants burning out. If I had the time, I would have watered and tilled the fertilizer in a week or so prior to seeding. However, I do not have that luxury. I may have to take my chances.

On the other hand, two of the small areas were fertilized in early August but the clover/wheat I planted didn't take. I limed the spots again and worked the soil before planting the rape, or (sewing the seeds of rape ).

Would a slow-release fertilizer still have the burning out risk? I suppose the amount of rain, temps, etc... would all have an influence on how the chemicals were released into the soil.

Next year, I will be more on the ball. Lime and fertilize and prep the soil in my areas so that the soil is in ship-shape when I'm ready to plant.

Thanks for all the help. I'll post some updates next time I'm up at camp. Could be Sept. 19th, but that's the opening day of early archery down home so I might stay and hunt. Tough dilema.