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Sparta Orchardgrass
Description
Sparta is a medium tall growing, late maturity (a week later than Pennlate) orchardgrass. Northern climate winter hardiness and resistance to stem rust. Extra leafy genetic trait provides highly palatable forage. Provides versatility for either grazing or hay production.
Seeding Rate
Seed: 20 lbs. per acre alone or 5 lbs. per acre in hay or pasture mixtures.
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Crown Royale Orchardgrass
Description
A medium to late maturity orchardgrass with excellent cold tolerance. Bred primarily for rapid regrowth Crown Royale is an ideal choice for rotational grazing or hay production. Compatible with both three and four cut alfalfas.
Seeding Rate
Seed: 20 lbs. per acre alone or 5 lbs. per acre in hay or pasture mixtures.
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Persist Orchardgrass
Description
Persist is an early maturity, persistent pasture orchardgrass. It is extremely heat and drought tolerant, yet withstands cold winters. Close grazing and improved digestibility, when combined with red and white clovers.
Seeding Rate
Seed: 20 lbs. per acre alone or 5 lbs. per acre in pasture mixtures.
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Harvestar Orchardgrass
Description
An improved late maturity orchardgrass selected for increased yields and cold tolerance. Its broader spreading and more crown growth habit gives Harvestar the ability to handle close grazing. Good rust resistance. Maturity range makes it compatible with rapid recovery alfalfa varieties.
Seeding Rate
Seed: 20 lbs. per acre alone or 5 lbs. per acre in hay mixtures.
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Profit Orchardgrass
Description
Profit is a late maturity orchardgrass bred primarily for yield potential and compatibility with alfalfa for hay production. Superior rust resistance provides high quality hay. Demonstrated winter hardiness and disease resistance provide persistent long lasting stands.
Seeding Rate
Seed: 20 lbs. per acre alone or 5 lbs. per acre in hay mixtures.
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Tekapo Orchardgrass
Description
Tekapo is unique among orchardgrasses, in that it has a low crown and dense, prostrate growth habit adapting it to close grazing. It’s long soft leaves make it highly palatable and digestible with the unmatched orchardgrass feed value. A medium/late maturity, it’s the leading choice for intensive grazing pastures.
Seeding Rate
Seed: 20 lbs. per acre alone or 5 lbs. per acre in pasture mixtures.