Orchardgrass
CHARACTERISTICS
| Variety | Potomac |
|---|---|
| Planting Rate | 15-20 LBS per Acre |
| Plant Height | 3-4 FT |
| Seed Count | 416,000 Seeds per LB |
| Botanical Name | Dactylis glomerata |
| Life Cycle | Perennial |
| Environment | Full Sun to Partial Shade |
| Preferred Sites | Mesic Soils |
| Grazing Value | Very Good |
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Description
Orchardgrass
Orchardgrass is an introduced, cool season, forage-type grass that is found in much of the United States and Canada. This long-lived perennial bunchgrass is a valued specie in pastures and rangelands.
- Potomac variety is a high quality forage variety and is early maturing
- With good management, high forage output is possible
- Very good forage quality for all classes of livestock and wildlife
- Seeding dates of March to May and August to September
- Allow grazing after 4 inch height and allow for a recovery period to prevent over-grazing
- Highly palatable for all classes of livestock and wildlife
- Very good shade tolerance
- 3-4 mature heights
- Adapts best to mesic, medium textured soils
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