Smooth Bromegrass
CHARACTERISTICS
| Planting Rate | 20-25 LBS per Acre |
|---|---|
| Plant Height | 3 FT |
| Seed Count | 236,000 Seeds per LB |
| Botanical Name | Bromus inermis |
| Life Cycle | Perennial |
| Environment | Partial Shade to Full Sun |
| Preferred Sites | Mesic to Dry Soils |
| Grazing Value | Very Good |
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Description
Smooth Bromegrass
An introduced, but naturalized cool season forage type grass that originated from Europe in the late 1800's. Smooth Bromegrass once established, will create a dense sod for erosion control and weed suppression. If a component in a mix, it should be less than 40% of the total mixture, as it could dominate the established stand in the long run.
- Slower to germinate and establish compared other cool season grasses
- Aggressive rhizomes create dense sod once established
- Seed as a monoculture or a component in a mixture
- Highly effective as an erosion control mixture component
- Mature height of 3 feet
- Long-lived perennial
- Can be difficult to eradicate once established
- Not a short-term solution for soil erosion or pasture grass
- If seeded as a monoculture, adding a nurse crop will aid in faster establishment
- Smooth bromegrass is highly palatable and is high in protein content but relatively low in crude-fiber content
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