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RC Big Rock Switchgrass Seed (Panicum virgatum)

RC Big Rock Switchgrass Seed (Panicum virgatum)

RC Big Rock is a new late season variety of upland switchgrass developed from Cave-in-rock. Its distinct traits are a very tall height and high yield potential. RC Big Rock was genetically improved for upright growth habit and increased height. Its tall height provides a high-quality habitat for deer. It is a late-season switchgrass with approximately 9 days later maturity than Cave-in-rock. RC Big Rock is a large, seeded variety selected for reduced seed dormancy, increased seed weight and increased seedling vigor. It is an excellent food source for pheasants and quail. It has noteworthy winter hardiness for a late season variety. It grows well on diverse soil types and has a wide regional adaptation to the mid-west and northeast regions. It is well suited for forage, biomass, soil conservation and wildlife habitat applications. ·                     Scientific name: Panicum virgatum ·                     Warm-season perennial grass that is native to North America. ·                     Grows best in areas that receive at least 30 inches of rainfall per year ·                     Grows to 6-8 feet in height. ·                     Can be distinguished from other native grasses by the dense patch of hairs at the point where the leaf blade attaches to the sheath. ·                     Foliage turns a beautiful yellow in the fall. ·                     Could be planted on a highly erodible sites and field borders. ·                     Longevity: Perennial. ·                     Approximately 258,800 seeds/lb ·                     Planting Range: May 1-June 1 or fall seeding

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Dacotah Switchgrass Seed (Panicum virgatum)

Dacotah Switchgrass Seed (Panicum virgatum)

Warm season, perennial grass that is native to North America. This seed is sold as pure live seed (PLS). Pure live seed is the percentage of pure and viable seed in a given lot. Scientific name: Panicum virgatum Summer perennial grass that is native to North America. Grows best in areas that receive 30 inches of rainfall a year in in irragated areas with average wet soils. Grows to 3-6 feet in height. Can be distinguished from other native grasses by the dense patch of hairs at the point where the leaf blade attaches to the sheath. Foliage turns a beautiful yellow in the fall. Could be planted on a highly erodile sites and field borders. Longevity: Perennial. Approximately 258,800 seeds/lb Planting Range: May 1-June 1 or fall seeding  Dacotah switchgrass is earlier maturing and adapted farther north than other known switchgrass cultivars. The projected climatic adaptation of Dacotah (shown by the shaded area on the adaptation map below) is North Dakota and the northern half of Minnesota. Precipitation ranges from 15 to 30 inches for the area. Performance outside this area has not been adequately tested. Dacotah is best suited to moderately wet, light or medium-textured soils. It will tolerate light saline or alkaline soils and is more drought tolerant than other currently available switchgrass cultivars recommended for the Northern Great Plains. 

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Tomahawk Indiangrass Seed (Sorghastrum nutans)

Tomahawk Indiangrass Seed (Sorghastrum nutans)

Indiangrass is a long-lived, warm-seasoned, tall native bunchgrass This indiangrass seed is sold as pure live seed (PLS). Pure live seed is the percentage of pure and viable seed in a given lot. Scientific name: Sorghastrum nutans Indiangrass is a long-lived, warm-season, tall native bunchgrass. Works well to mix with a cool season grass. It's adapted throughout the United States in most soil types from heavy clay to coarse sands. Indiangrass spreads by seed. Individual plants increase by size to large, dense bunches of underground rhizomes. Provides excellent forage for wildlife and good cover for deer and gamebirds. Should be planted between 1/4" - 1/2" in. deep. Grows 4-8 feet tall Best seedling stands have been obtained where plantings were made on a clean-tilled, firm, well-prepared seedbed. Longevity: Perennial Approximately 179,300 seeds/lb Planting Range: May 1-June 1 or fall seeding The known climatic adaptation of Tomahawk is primarily associated to North Dakota, South Dakota, Minnesota and extreme Western Wisconsin. It is best suited to fertile, well-drained soils. It is not well adapted to highly saline or alkaline conditions. Although Tomahawk is better suited to moderately wet soil, it will withstand droughty conditions and can be used on such sites for ground cover. Precipitation for the area of adaptation ranges from 15 to 30 inches.

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Phacelia (Phacelia Tanacetifolia)

Phacelia (Phacelia Tanacetifolia)

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