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Turf Type Tall Fescue Seed

Turf Type Tall Fescue Seed

Our tall fescue is an endophyte-free choice that is very tolerant of intensive grazing and heavy animal traffic. It can provide two to three hay cuttings in a typical year and demonstrates good productivity even during dry summer conditions. Developed for high dry matter yields and improved resistance to diseases, this tall fescue is tolerant to a wide range of climatic and soil challenges. It features large, soft leaves and a sturdy crown, providing highly palatable forage that is resistant to over-grazing.Benefits High Yield: Medium maturing with high dry matter yields, providing substantial forage production. Disease Resistance: Improved resistance to diseases that commonly affect tall fescue, ensuring a healthy stand. Climatic Tolerance: Tolerant to cold, drought, and heat stress, making it versatile for various climates. Soil Adaptability: Tolerant of poor drainage and a wide range of pH levels, suitable for diverse soil conditions. Palatability: Large, soft leaves and sturdy crown provide highly palatable forage, resistant to over-grazing. Endophyte-Free: Ensures the absence of endophyte-related issues, making it safer for livestock. Characteristics Type: Cool season perennial. Growth Habit: Medium maturing with excellent seedling vigor. Planting Instructions Seeding Rate: Seed at 20-25 lbs/acre when planted alone, and 4-8 lbs/acre when used in mixes. Planting Range: Early spring or late summer for optimal establishment. Grazing Management: Very tolerant of intensive grazing and heavy animal traffic, ideal for high-use pastures. Tall fescue is a high-yielding, disease-resistant forage option that is adaptable to a variety of climates and soil conditions. Its excellent seedling vigor and endophyte-free status make it a reliable and safe choice for intensive grazing systems. The tall fescue's ability to withstand climatic and soil challenges ensures consistent productivity and high-quality forage throughout the growing season.

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Reclaimers Forage Seed Mix

Reclaimers Forage Seed Mix

Elk Mound Seed's Reclaimers Mix is the perfect solution for extending the life of a weak hay stand. This mix is designed to integrate seamlessly with winter-damaged alfalfa, resulting in quick-establishing and highly palatable grasses. It's an excellent option for dairy, beef, and sheep pastures, providing nutritional forage and enhancing overall pasture productivity.Recommended Use: Incorporate this mix with winter-damaged alfalfa to achieve quick establishment and palatable grasses, extending the productive life of your pasture.Seeding Rates:Seed this mix at 30 lbs/acre.Planting Range:Spring, late summerMixture Characteristics: Drought Tolerance: Good Grazing Quality: Excellent Winter Survivability: Good Yield Potential: Good Traffic Tolerance: Fair Mixture Contains: 40% Italian Ryegrass: Known for its rapid establishment, high dry matter production, and excellent forage quality. Italian ryegrass is highly digestible and provides high yields, although it has moderate winter hardiness. 40% Festulolium: This hybrid grass combines the qualities of fescue and ryegrass, offering good drought tolerance, rapid establishment, and high forage quality. It performs well under grazing and provides a balanced mix of persistence and productivity. 10% Meadow Brome: Provides resilience and improves growth in various conditions. Meadow Brome has good winter hardiness and recovers quickly after grazing, making it a reliable component of the mix. 10% Orchardgrass: Adds to the mix's versatility with its high yield, drought tolerance, and winter hardiness. Orchardgrass is suitable for both hay and pasture, and its late maturity fits well with legumes like alfalfa and clover. Drydown Quality: The Reclaimers Mix has good overall drydown qualities. Italian ryegrass and Festulolium contribute to rapid regrowth and high forage quality, ensuring quick drying and excellent hay production. Meadow Brome and Orchardgrass add resilience and adaptability, enhancing the mix's performance under various conditions. Together, these components ensure a balanced drydown process, making the mix suitable for high-quality hay production under proper management practices.This Reclaimers Mix is designed to provide a robust and sustainable pasture, ensuring high-quality forage for your livestock and extending the productive life of your hay stands.

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Red Top Seed

Red Top Seed

Creeping Perennial. Most suitable on wet, clay soils. Grows 2-4 feet tall. Readily reseeds itself. Longevity: 3-4 years.

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