First post here. Hello all and thanks for having me!
I've got a B2920 TLB that I originally bought to do improvements to my property and small excavation work for my business. I own a small construction and remodeling company.
Anyway long story short a few months after buying the tractor I inherited a 10 acre tract of property. Its river bottom land and approximately 75% cleared. Ive been bush hogging and keeping the cleared section mowed.
Ive decided that I want to put in about 2 1/2 acres of crops next year. This is going to be a hobby project but hopefully something I can turn a little profit on as well.
Current plan is 1 acre of sweet potatoes. 1/2 acre of Yukon gold potatoes, 1/2 acre of pumpkins, and the balance in garden vegetables.
I have a Titan Implements 6112 single bottom plow that I bought from the local dealer on his recommended. Soil is fairly sandy but has a thick layer of sod. Its been probably close to 20 years since this tract has been farmed.
So for all the guys doing some small scale farming with small tractors. How long can I expect the plowing to take?
Should the next step be discing or would a tiller work better? My dealer seems to thing 2 1/2 acres is outside the scope of tiller work but also cautioned Id have a hard time pulling a disc with my tractor.
I dont currently own a tiller or disc so I need to buy one or the other before planting season next year anyway.
I think a tiller has more applications than a disc in the long term. Also more potential for sidework turning gardens. On the other hand i dont want to buy something thats going to be a maintenance headache down the line due to over use.
All help appreciated.
I've got a B2920 TLB that I originally bought to do improvements to my property and small excavation work for my business. I own a small construction and remodeling company.
Anyway long story short a few months after buying the tractor I inherited a 10 acre tract of property. Its river bottom land and approximately 75% cleared. Ive been bush hogging and keeping the cleared section mowed.
Ive decided that I want to put in about 2 1/2 acres of crops next year. This is going to be a hobby project but hopefully something I can turn a little profit on as well.
Current plan is 1 acre of sweet potatoes. 1/2 acre of Yukon gold potatoes, 1/2 acre of pumpkins, and the balance in garden vegetables.
I have a Titan Implements 6112 single bottom plow that I bought from the local dealer on his recommended. Soil is fairly sandy but has a thick layer of sod. Its been probably close to 20 years since this tract has been farmed.
So for all the guys doing some small scale farming with small tractors. How long can I expect the plowing to take?
Should the next step be discing or would a tiller work better? My dealer seems to thing 2 1/2 acres is outside the scope of tiller work but also cautioned Id have a hard time pulling a disc with my tractor.
I dont currently own a tiller or disc so I need to buy one or the other before planting season next year anyway.
I think a tiller has more applications than a disc in the long term. Also more potential for sidework turning gardens. On the other hand i dont want to buy something thats going to be a maintenance headache down the line due to over use.
All help appreciated.