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No Smooth Bromegrass? Now What!?

No Smooth Bromegrass? Now What!?

 

With a near-total crop failure with Smooth Bromegrass, the team at Elk Mound Seed has been bombarded with questions on which varieties for forage grasses are viable substitutions for a long-time favorite. Despite the bad news, Elk Mound Seed has managed to procure a very limited supply of Smooth Brome and we've also got supply of Meadow Brome, an extremely suitable substitution. Meadow brome shares many of the favored qualities of Smooth Brome, with added palatability and more timely maturity when planted with alfalfa.

Smooth Bromegrass vs. Meadow Bromegrass

  • They’re both going to be very comparable when considering forage quality
  • Meadow brome will have quicker regrowth and will be more comparable to alfalfa in maturity
  • Meadow brome will establish a little more slowly than smooth brome
  • Meadow brome will not spread as aggressively as smooth brome; less likely to overtake an alfalfa stand
  • Meadow brome is slightly less winter-hardy. Smooth brome is extremely winter-hardy, so this shouldn’t be a major concern

While we don't like sharing bad news about seed shortages, we're proud to be able to provide several other quality substitutions for any forage needs. 

If you've got any in-depth questions and would like to speak with a qualified, experienced professional, call the experts at Elk Mound Seed at 715-879-5556  

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Meadow Bromegrass Seed

Meadow Bromegrass Seed

Meadow Brome is a bunch-type, long-lived perennial grass that establishes quicker than other grasses and is ready for grazing at an earlier date. This grass regrows faster and has more basal leaves than smooth brome, making it highly palatable to all classes of livestock. Meadow Brome is known for its good drought tolerance and excellent winter hardiness.Benefits Quick Establishment: Faster to establish than other grasses, with seedlings exhibiting better vigor than smooth brome. Early Grazing Readiness: Becomes ready for grazing 7-10 days before smooth bromegrass. High Palatability: Very palatable vegetative growth suitable for all livestock. Drought Tolerance and Winter Hardiness: Performs well under dry conditions and is very hardy during winter. Sustained Productivity: Productivity does not decline after several cuttings, making it a reliable forage source throughout the growing season. Characteristics Type: Cool season perennial. Growth Habit: Bunch-like with long-lived characteristics, and very little or no rhizomes. Yield: Yields relatively better than other grass species. Planting Instructions Seeding Rate: Seed at 12-16 lbs/acre when planted alone, and 6-8 lbs/acre when used in mixes. Planting Range: Early spring to late summer for optimal establishment. Establishment: Although seedlings have better vigor than smooth brome, the horizontal spread of established plants is slower, resulting in less rapid ground cover. Meadow Brome is an excellent choice for grazing and forage production due to its quick establishment, high palatability, and sustained productivity. Its adaptability to drought and cold conditions, coupled with its early readiness for grazing, make it a valuable addition to any pasture management system.
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Farm seed

Meadow Bromegrass Seed

Meadow Bromegrass Seed

Meadow Brome is a bunch-type, long-lived perennial grass that establishes quicker than other grasses and is ready for grazing at an earlier date. This grass regrows faster and has more basal leaves than smooth brome, making it highly palatable to all classes of livestock. Meadow Brome is known for its good drought tolerance and excellent winter hardiness.Benefits Quick Establishment: Faster to establish than other grasses, with seedlings exhibiting better vigor than smooth brome. Early Grazing Readiness: Becomes ready for grazing 7-10 days before smooth bromegrass. High Palatability: Very palatable vegetative growth suitable for all livestock. Drought Tolerance and Winter Hardiness: Performs well under dry conditions and is very hardy during winter. Sustained Productivity: Productivity does not decline after several cuttings, making it a reliable forage source throughout the growing season. Characteristics Type: Cool season perennial. Growth Habit: Bunch-like with long-lived characteristics, and very little or no rhizomes. Yield: Yields relatively better than other grass species. Planting Instructions Seeding Rate: Seed at 12-16 lbs/acre when planted alone, and 6-8 lbs/acre when used in mixes. Planting Range: Early spring to late summer for optimal establishment. Establishment: Although seedlings have better vigor than smooth brome, the horizontal spread of established plants is slower, resulting in less rapid ground cover. Meadow Brome is an excellent choice for grazing and forage production due to its quick establishment, high palatability, and sustained productivity. Its adaptability to drought and cold conditions, coupled with its early readiness for grazing, make it a valuable addition to any pasture management system.
$275.00
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