Albert Lea Seed House 2017 Farm Seed Catalog | Page 24

24 HAY & PASTURE MIXES

Grass-Only Mixtures

Pasture Grass Mix # 1
A fast establishing , high energy grass-only mix that is a perfect fit for long term pastures . Can be planted alone or with legumes .
Best Use : Long term all grass pasture or hay field . Adaptations : Well adapted to all soils , productive all summer long . Requirements : This mix should be grazed or cut prior to the grass heading out . Slower to dry when used for dry hay . Planting Date : March-April , August 1st-25th Seeding : 25-30 lbs / acre straight or 5-25 lbs / acre with a legume or legume mix . Drill or broadcast and roll . Plant ¼ in . to ½ in . deep . 20 % Smooth Bromegrass * 20 % Meadow Fescue * 20 % Cowgirl Tall Fescue 20 % Spring Green Festulolium 20 % Sierra Perennial Ryegrass Conventional ________ $ 2.40 / lb . $ 60.00 / 25 # bag
Hay Grass Mix # 2
A mix of improved grass varieties with excellent persistence , palatability , and tonnage . Three species mix for maximum versatility . Adding grass to your alfalfa hay consistently gives you higher yields , less crown loss due to winterkill , less insect pressure and better erosion control .
Best Use : Best suited as a high quality alfalfa companion . Adaptations : Well adapted to all types of soils Requirements : Cut hay based on grass maturity not alfalfa for maximum feed value . Especially important for first cutting in spring as grass will mature ahead of alfalfa . Cut higher than you would straight alfalfa ( 3 to 4 inches ). Planting Date : March-April , August 1st-25th Seeding : 25-30 lbs / acre straight or 5-10 lbs / acre with alfalfa or legume mix . Drill or broadcast and roll . Plant ¼ in . to ½ in . deep . 40 % Barenbrug STF-43 Tall Fescue Blend 30 % Barenbrug HLR Orchardgrass 30 % Barenbrug Hakari Alaska Bromegrass Conventional ________ $ 3.00 / lb . $ 75.00 / 25 # bag
Milkway Mix NEW !
A combination of improved Barenbrug tall fescues and meadow fescues . Barenbrug forage fescues are ideally suited for the TMR of high producing dairy cows . Milkway is the ideal grass blend for TMR ( total mix ration ) Silage production ; it provides stable NDF and NDFd throughout the season so the dairyman can pack different cuttings in the same bunk . Milkway grass blend in dairy TMR can improve milk production 5-15 % over traditional wheat straw diets . Best Use : Suited as an alfalfa companion for dairy production . Adaptations : Well adapted to all types of soils . Requirements : Cut hay based on grass maturity not alfalfa for maximum feed value . Cut higher than you would straight alfalfa ( 3 to 4 inches ). Planting Date : March-April , August 1st-25th Seeding : 25-30 lbs / acre straight or 5-10 lbs / acre with alfalfa or legume mix . Drill or broadcast and roll . Plant ¼ in . to ½ in . deep . 60 % Barenbrug STF-43 Tall Fescue Blend 40 % HDR Meadow Fescue Conventional _______ $ 3.20 / lb . $ 160.00 / 50 # bag
Renovator Mix
Designed to boost production in hay fields and pastures . Renovator Mix is composed of fast establishing , high quality grasses that will persist for 2 to 3 years . All classes of livestock can benefit from this mixture .
Best Use : Inter-seed into existing hay or pasture fields . Adaptations : Well suited for most soil types . Requirements : Not intended for long-term pasture or hay production . Most productive in spring and fall . Planting Date : March-April Seeding : 10 to 30 lbs / acre . Drill or broadcast and drag . Plant ¼ in . to ½ in . deep . 40 % Spring Green Festulolium 15 % HLR Orchardgrass 15 % Barenbrug Hakari Alaska Bromegrass 15 % Tetila Italian Ryegrass 15 % Annual Ryegrass * Conventional ________ $ 1.98 / lb . $ 99.00 / 50 # bag
Dan Patch Horse Pasture Mix REFORMULATED
Provides the horse owner with excellent quality pasture all season long . Each species is carefully selected for horse palatability and persistence , and to handle the close grazing habit of horses . Fast establishing annual ryegrass in this mix is your cover crop ; no need for oats .
Best Use : Performs well for close grazing . Adaptations : Best suited for medium to heavy soils . Requirements : Continuous tight grazing will require annual interseeding . Planting Date : March-April , August 1st-25th Seeding : 30-35 lbs / acre . Drill or broadcast and roll . Plant ¼ in . to ½ in . deep . 20 % Ginger Grazing Kentucky Bluegrass 20 % Park Kentucky Bluegrass 15 % Barolex Tall Fescue 15 % HDR Meadow Fescue 10 % BG 24T Perennial Ryegrass 10 % Climax Timothy 10 % Annual Ryegrass *
Conventional _______ $ 3.00 / lb . $ 150.00 / 50 # bag
Shady Pasture Mix
This mix is composed of “ shade-tolerant ” grasses .
Best Use : Areas with less than 3 hours of direct sunlight . Adaptations : Intended for use in areas next to tree lines or on the inside edges of groves . For increased productivity , add 2-5 lbs / acre of white clover . Recommendations : These grasses will never be as productive or traffic tolerant as they would be in full sun . Heavy traffic and / or dense shade may require frequent reseeding . Avoid full shade . Planting Date : March-April , August 1st-25th Seeding : 25-35 lbs / acre . Drill or broadcast and roll . Plant ¼ in . to ½ in . deep . 20 % Barenbrug HLR Orchardgrass 15 % HDR Meadow Fescue Blend 15 % Barolex Tall Fescue Blend 15 % Chewings Fescue * 15 % Tetila Italian Ryegrass 10 % Creeping Red Fescue * 10 % Hard Fescue *
Conventional _______ $ 3.00 / lb . $ 150.00 / 50 # bag
Waterway Mix
The most versatile of all of our grass mixtures . High species diversity ensures consistent performance across variable soil and environmental conditions . Fast-establishing Italian ryegrass in the mix is your cover crop ; no need for oats .
Best Use : Use in waterways , ditches , and as a cheap permanent pasture . Adaptations : Well suited to most soil types . Planting Date : March-April , August 1st-25th Seeding : 25-30 lbs / acre . Drill or broadcast and roll . Plant ¼ in . to ½ in . deep . 20 % Smooth Bromegrass * 15 % Fawn Tall Fescue 15 % Park Kentucky Bluegrass 15 % Meadow Fescue * 15 % Perennial Ryegrass * 10 % Annual Ryegrass * 5 % HLR Orchardgrass 5 % Climax Timothy Conventional _______ $ 2.50 / lb . $ 125.00 / 50 # bag
NRCS Waterway Mix
Meets FSA / NRCS specifications for most counties for waterways or other projects .
Best Use : Use in waterways , ditches , airport runways , and permanent pasture . Mix one bushel of oats per acre as a cover crop . Adaptations : Well suited to most soil types . Planting Date : March-April , August 1st-25th Seeding : Seed 30-35 lbs / acre . Drill or broadcast and roll . Plant ¼ in . to ½ in . deep . 67.5 % Smooth Bromegrass * 20 % Climax Timothy 12.5 % Sierra / Linn Perennial Ryegrass Conventional _______ $ 3.50 / lb . $ 175.00 / 50 # bag
Mix percentages and comportments can change * = variety not stated