I am working on a design for an orchard-silvopasture system based on Keyline patterning and would like suggestions for appropriate implements/tools for installing the orchard rows. I don't think a subsoiler alone will create a wide
enough grass-free bed for
trees. I don't have much
experience with farm machinery outside a tractor/brush hog and a trac hoe so I would like suggestions on what implements could get the job done. I've seen Darren Doherty's and Grant Shultz's modified Keyline plows but I don't think I'll have access to something like that in my area. Ridgedale has an impressive bed system but I don't think their implement is available in my area either however I could be wrong. Any feedback on where/what to look for is appreciated. I have a 20hp sub compact cub cadet but may have access to a larger
tractor if more hp is needed.
I will share a copy of my design so far. The Keyline pattern is designed according to my current understanding of the framework. This will be my first install of keyline so any feedback from more experienced permies would be helpful as well. The soil is clay-loam, on bottom
land near a lake. The property is relatively flat. The contours are 2' apart. The tree rows are 20' apart. My uphill watershed is the ~4 acre property to the north (top).