What is the best way to establish saltbush ?
The best way to establish saltbush depends on species and soil type. Generally, direct seeding using a niche seeder is successful on sandy surfaced soils, with the exception of river saltbush. Direct seeding is much more cost effective, but less reliable. On heavy soils, seedlings are a more reliable method. Ripping should be used on all sites to improve water filtration, and mounding is important on waterlogged sites to keep the seedling’s roots above the water table. More details on site preparation and establishment can be found in Farmnote 74/2004 on the ‘Grazing Management’ page.
