2023 Forage Guide | Page 21

Proven ® Seed Pasture Master Blends are selected for hardiness , yield , regrowth potential , forage quality , and salt and traffic tolerance .
THE BLEND FEATURES BENEFITS
20 % 20 % 15 % 10 % 10 % 10 % 5 % 5 % 5 %
AC Knowles Hybrid Bromegrass AAC Mountainview Sainfoin
AC Veldt Cicer Milkvetch hps ® Smooth Brome
Greenleaf Pubescent Wheatgrass Barolex Tall Fescue hps ® Intermediate Wheatgrass hps ® Western Wheatgrass Revenue Slender Wheatgrass
• Bromegrasses and wheatgrasses provide early vigour in spring
• Contains native forage species
• Can do double duty as grass hay , if cut before the end of June
• High proportion of non-bloat legumes for improved forage quality and nitrogen fixation
50 %
20 %
20 %
10 %
hps ® Smooth Brome
Barolex Tall Fescue
hps ® Meadow Bromegrass Blizzard Orchardgrass
• Very suitable for imperfectly drained soils
• Good summer production with adequate moisture
• Good blend for first cut hay and winter stockpile
45 % 20 % 20 % 10 % 5 %
AC Rocket Smooth Bromegrass hps ® Crested Wheatgrass Greenleaf Pubescent Wheatgrass Barolex Tall Fescue Revenue Slender Wheatgrass
• Dual purpose as single cut grass hay or spring pasture
• Add alfalfa at seeding to improve productivity
• Wheatgrasses enhance drought tolerance and early growth
39 % 18 % 16 % 11 % 6 % 5 % 5 %
hps ® Meadow Bromegrass hps ® Green Needlegrass hps ® Western Wheatgrass Barolex Tall Fescue Revenue Slender Wheatgrass Spredor 5 Alfalfa hps ® Northern Wheatgrass
• Extends grazing season
• Effective for stockpiled pastures
• Contains native forage species
• Very adaptable , persistent , winter-hardy blend
• Contains both bunch and sod-forming species
50 %
25 %
15 %
5 %
5 %
hps ® Meadow Bromegrass
Greenleaf Pubescent Wheatgrass
Barolex Tall Fescue
Revenue Slender Wheatgrass
Spredor 5 Alfalfa
• Drought tolerant , winter-hardy blend
• Excellent spring growth with good production into early summer
• Seasonal rains can provide regrowth in the fall
Seed percentages (%) are expressed based on the seed weight in the blend , not the percentage (%) component in the forage stand . Nutrien Ag Solutions ® reserves the right to substitute any Master Blend component . Products and proportions of Master Blends are subject to availability and may change without notice . All products listed are trademarks of their respective companies .
A firm seedbed is necessary for good seed to soil contact . Broadcasted seed should be incorporated shallowly and packed accordingly .
Seed Rates
Alfalfa and Master Blends : Target for 10 lbs / ac in direct seeded situations and 15 lbs / ac if the forage seed is broadcasted and incorporated .
Individual grass species : Consult your local Nutrien Ag Solutions ® representative .
In-Crop Weed Control : Herbicide options are limited in forages , particularly in mixes . Refer to herbicide labels for safe use and consult with your Nutrien Ag Solutions representative on herbicides for weed control in seedling and established forages .
Harvest : Apply management principles based on production goals . Decisions will vary based on livestock type and number , grazing method and intensity , cutting frequency and method , plant and animal production potential , and forage quality and quantity required .
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