Forage Grass Specifications
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Forage Grasses |
Seeding Rates |
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Seeds/pound |
lbs./acre |
kg/ha |
Planting Time |
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Tall Fesue |
(K-31) |
221,000 |
10 to 15 |
11 to 17 |
Spring or Fall |
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Smooth Brome |
136,000 |
20 to 25 |
22 to 28 |
Spring or Fall |
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Orchardgrass |
570,000 |
10 to 12 |
11 to 13 |
Spring or Fall |
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Ryegrass |
annual |
220,000 |
20 to 25 |
22 to 28 |
Spring or Fall |
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perennial |
270,000 |
20 to 25 |
22 to 28 |
Spring or Fall |
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Field Seeds |
Seeding Rates |
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Seeds/pound |
lbs./acre |
kg/ha |
Planting Time |
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Alfala |
200,000 |
18 to 22 |
20 to 25 |
Spring or Fall |
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Birdsfoot Trefoil |
375,000 |
6 to 8 |
7 to 9 |
April - May |
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Clover |
Seeding Rates |
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Seeds/pound |
lbs./acre |
kg/ha |
Planting Time |
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Ladino |
770,000 |
8 to 12 |
9 to 13 |
March - May |
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Medium Red |
285,000 |
8 to 12 |
9 to 13 |
March - May |
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White Dutch |
680,000 |
1-2 lbs./1000 ft2 |
50 to 100 |
March - May |
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Other Seeds |
Seeding Rates |
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Seeds/pound |
lbs./acre |
kg/ha |
Planting Time |
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Hairy Vetch |
20,000 |
25 to 40 |
28 to 45 |
Spring or Fall |
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Timothy |
1,230,000 |
8 to 12 |
9 to 13 |
Spring or Fall |
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