Waterway Seed Mix

Elk Mound Seed’s Waterway Mix is designed for fast establishment and dependable ground cover in tough locations such as ditches, abandoned roadways, field roads, and waterways. The diverse blend delivers quick early growth along with long-term persistence, giving you a mix that stabilizes soil, handles varying moisture levels, and provides useful forage where you need it most. Ideal for spring or late-summer planting, it’s a practical solution for anyone needing reliable cover in challenging environments.

Seed Mix Composition:
25% Annual Ryegrass – Very fast establishment and excellent nurse crop
20% Smooth Bromegrass – Drought-tolerant with strong persistence
18% Tall Fescue (endophyte-free) – Adaptable, durable, and resilient
10% Timothy – Highly palatable and nutritious
9% Kentucky Bluegrass – Dense, durable turf and forage value
8% Perennial Ryegrass – High-quality forage with rapid growth
5% Alsike Clover – Performs well in moist soils
5% Orchardgrass – Adds resilience and adaptability
5% Reed Canarygrass – Handles wet areas and strengthens ground cover

Seeding Rate:
25–30 lbs per acre

Planting Window:
Spring or late summer

Additional Notes:
• Excellent early drydown due to ryegrasses
• Tall Fescue, Brome, and Orchardgrass improve long-term persistence
• Reed Canarygrass boosts performance in wetter sections of waterways
• Available for special order in larger quantities

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