was that picture taken a a couple of weeks after planting or 6 weeks after planting, like the throw and mow appears to be? Plots will continue to get thicker over time…I know you already know that, but it would appear that the disced ground pic was taken not long after planting. Regardless, that plot looks pretty sparse. That is NOT what our plots look like after spraying, discing and broadcasting, with the WMS mix plus 25 lbs. oats.