40% Tetraploid Perennial Ryegrass
25% Timothy
15% Annual Ryegrass
20% Orchardgrass 35% Potomac Orchardgrass
Economy horse pasture mix consist of Tetraploid Perennial Ryegrass, Timothy, Annual Ryegrass and Orchardgrass. While this mixture is primarily designed for horse pasture, this mixture is often used for other livestock pastures where quick cover and no legumes are desired.
Seeding rate 40 to 50 lbs/acre.
Economy horse pasture mix consist of Tetraploid Perennial Ryegrass, Timothy, Annual Ryegrass and Orchardgrass. While this mixture is primarily designed for horse pasture, this mixture is often used for other livestock pastures where quick cover and legumes are not desired.
Tetraploid Perennial Ryegrass -
Palatable and nutritious cool-season bunchgrass often used on lowlands, soil with poor drainage, and on acidic soils. Does well in cool, moist regions with mild winters. Grows well on heavy soil. Tolerates heavy grazing. Tetraploid ryegrass are more vigorous, leafy, drought resistant and palatable than diploid varieties. Produces early vigorous growth.
Timothy -
Winter hardy bunchgrass is easy to establish, and is well known for a premium horse hay. Adapted to fertile, moist, medium heavy soils of the Pacific Northwest. Responds rapidly to fertilization. Mixed well in combination with other grasses and legumes. Timothy is easy to establish, used extensively for revegetation of tired pastures.
Annual Ryegrass -
Very similar to perennial ryegrass, except it is an annual grass. Germinates rapidly and provides early growth. Used extensively for pasture, hay, silage and cover crops. Adapted to a wide range of soil conditions. Palatable, tolerates heavy grazing.
Orchardgrass -
Rapid growing bunchgrass which as the ability to grow on relatively poort soils. If adequately fertilized, production is distributed well through the growing season. Withstands both heat and drought. Needs lime on acidic soils. Adapted to irrigation areas and high rainfall mountains of the Pacific Northwest.
New Pasture Seeding Rate:
Broadcast - 40 to 50 lbs per acre
Drilled - 15 - 25 lbs per acre
Pasture rejuvenation Seeding Rate:
Broadcast - 20 - 25 lbs per acre
Drilled - 10 - 15 lbs per acre
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