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Alfalfa blend
Alfalfa blend

Master Blends : Pasture Low Moisture Zone

DROUGHT TOLERANCE

0 %

Alfalfa blend

LOW

Plainsmaster *

Haymaster Grass *

HIGH

Rangemaster

5 %

Alfalfa blend

Seasonmaster *

Ranchmaster II *

* Can be used for stockpiled forage ( standing fall-saved pasture or deferred grazing )

Forage production tips

A productive forage crop requires careful planning . Consider the following , when preparing to plant forages .
Seeding
Timing options
• Early Spring : Excellent moisture and cool temperatures are good for establishment . There is limited opportunity for pre-seeding weed control and frost can be a hazard .
• Late Spring - Early Summer : Moisture conditions may still be good and temperatures warmer . This timing allows for pre-seed weed control .
Fall dormant seeding
• Seeds germinate the following spring when moisture is good and temperatures are cool . Frost damage may occur in spring .
18 Low Moisture