Stockmaster Forage Grass Mix

The Stockmaster Mix is expertly formulated for vigorous growth, exceptional digestibility, and persistence, even in less-than-ideal conditions. This mix is perfect for creating a productive hay field once established, featuring a balanced combination of grasses that ensure robust forage production. The endophyte-free tall fescue included in the mix enhances its suitability for grazing livestock.

Recommended Use: Expect excellent production in less-than-ideal growing conditions. This mix can be considered a hay field when established and will have exceptional digestibility, vigorous growth, and persistence.

Seeding Rates:

• Seed this mix at 25-30 lbs/acre.

Planting Range:

• Spring, late summer

Mixture Characteristics:

• Drought Tolerance: Good
• Grazing Quality: Excellent
• Winter Survivability: Good
• Yield Potential: Good
• Traffic Tolerance: Fair

Mixture Contains:

• 35% Festulolium: Combines the rapid regrowth and high forage quality of ryegrass with the drought tolerance and persistence of fescue. 
• 35% Tetraploid Perennial Ryegrass: Offers higher yields and better digestibility, known for its rapid establishment and high-quality forage
• 15% Tall Fescue (endophyte-free): Known for its tolerance to intensive grazing and heavy animal traffic, providing resilience to the mix 
• 15% Late Orchardgrass: Matures later, making it more suitable to seed down with legumes, especially alfalfa.

Drydown Quality: The Stockmaster Mix has good drydown qualities, facilitated by the rapid regrowth and high forage quality of Festulolium and Tetraploid Perennial Ryegrass. The presence of Tall Fescue and Orchardgrass adds to the mix's resilience and adaptability, ensuring a balanced and effective drying process for high-quality hay production.

This Stockmaster Mix ensures a productive and sustainable pasture, meeting the diverse needs of your farm with high-quality forage and reliable growth.

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