Great Gains Sheep & Goat Pasture Seed

Great Gains

25 LBS
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109.99
50 LBS
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199.99

SEASON

Perennial

HEIGHT

24 - 48 inches

ENVIRONMENT

Full sun

USDA ZONES

4 - 8

LATIN NAME

Lolium multiflorum

SEASON

Annual

WHEN TO PLANT

Spring - 6 weeks before first frost

MOISTURE REQUIREMENTS

Moderate

CROP HEIGHT

12 - 36 inches

COLD TOLERANCE

Excellent

HEAT TOLERANCE

Moderate - high

SHADE TOLERANCE

Fair - moderate

DAYS TO MATURITY

80 - 100 days

PLANT CHARACTERISTICS

Palatable, quick establishment, high yield

LATIN NAME

Pennisetum glaucum

SEASON

Annual

HEIGHT

36 - 60 inches

ENVIRONMENT

Full sun

WHEN TO PLANT

Late spring to mid summer

USDA ZONES

Primarily 8 - 11

MOISTURE REQUIREMENTS

Moderate

COLD TOLERANCE

Poor

HEAT TOLERANCE

Excellent

SHADE TOLERANCE

Poor

DAYS TO MATURITY

75 - 120 days

IDEAL FOR

Poultry feed, forage, wildlife, cover crop

LATIN NAME

Festuca idahoensis

SEASON

Perennial

USDA ZONES

4 - 8

ENVIRONMENT

Full sun to partial shade

HEIGHT

14 inches

LATIN NAME

Elymus glaucus

SEASON

Perennial

USDA ZONES

3 - 9

ENVIRONMENT

Full sun to partial shade

HEIGHT

24 - 60 inches

LATIN NAME

Poa pratensis

SEASON

Perennial

HEIGHT

12 - 36 inches

ENVIRONMENT

Full sun to partial shade

USDA ZONES

2 - 7

LATIN NAME

Cynodon dactylon

SEASON

Perennial

HEIGHT

24 - 36 inches

ENVIRONMENT

Full sun

USDA ZONES

7 - 10

SEASON

Perennial

USDA ZONES

6 - 9

HEIGHT

24 to 48 inches

WIDTH

24 to 36 inches

FOLIAGE COLOR

Green Bronze/yellow in Fall

FALL COLOR

bronzy-red, gold, or brown color

SOIL REQUIREMENT

Loam, sandy

ENVIRONMENT

Full sun

DEER RESISTANT

Yes

MOISTURE REQUIREMENTS

Low: 12 - 16 inches per year

LATIN NAME

Eragrostis curvula

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Great Gains - Sheep & Goats - This high sugar grass mixture is great for the homeowner who has a few animals to tend to or the large scale farmer. This pasture grass allows you to work with nature to improve the health and yield of your livestock, pastures and farming operations. Great Gains is especially formulated for sheep and goats and has widespread applications.

MORE PASTURE GRASSES OPTIONS

Great gains Ryegrass - annual Pearl millet seeds Idaho fescue Blue wildrye Filly forage kentucky bluegrass Bermuda - forage chilly verde Weeping lovegrass ...More
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Pasture Forage Grass Grown From Seed
Outsidepride Pasture Grass Seed Options For Planting
Outsidepride Pasture Grass Seed Mixes are a nutrient-rich grass blend designed for productive grazing for your livestock's well-being. With fast germination and strong regrowth, it supports multiple grazing cycles while naturally suppressing invasive plants due to its strong deep root system. Thriving in full sun to moderate shade while being adaptable to various climates and soil conditions, our low-maintenance pasture seed mix ensures lush, long-lasting abundant forage for healthier livestock and efficient pasture management.
Fast Establishing Pasture Seed
Ease of Establishment
Our various pasture grass seeds are designed for quick germination and deep roots. These hardy varieties adapt to different soil conditions, ensuring strong growth with minimal maintenance. Establish a lush, dense forage area that stands up to grazing and adverse conditions.
High Protein Content Pasture Grass Seed
Increased Productivity
Increase pasture yield with grasses that re-establish rapidly after grazing. Designed for continuous growth, our grass seed provide a steady food source for livestock, reducing the need for supplemental feeding. Strong regrowth ensures consistent forage availability throughout the season.
Improved Forage For Wildlife & LIvestock
Improved Wildlife Value
Promote your pastures to various wildlife with grasses that improve soil structure, reduce erosion, and create a balanced habitat for wildlife. By nurturing soil health and improving drainage, our grasses help sustain long-term land productivity while supporting grazing animals.
Nutrious Forage Grown From Pasture Seed
Nutritious Forage
Boost grazing animals’ condition with high-protein, nutrient-rich, dense forage. Designed for optimal digestion and absorption, our grasses provide essential nourishment to support their health and well-being, contributing to steady growth and overall wellness in livestock.
High Yielding Forage Grass Seeds From Outsidepride
Transform your pasture with high-yielding grass seeds for lawn tailored for every need. Whether you're growing Orchard grass, Timothy, Annual and Perennial Ryegrass, our high-performance varieties ensure lush, nutrient-rich forage for livestock. Designed for different climates and grazing requirements, options like Cold Climate and Grit Bermuda thrive in various conditions. From Horse Choice to Great Gains, our resilient grasses promote healthy growth, maximize yield, and support soil-conscious pasture upkeep.
Pasture Grass Seed For Hay Production
Enhance your livestock’s performance with a nutrient-rich pasture grass seed mix designed for optimal growth. Our high-yielding, weather-tolerant varieties provide a reliable food source in various climates, ensuring consistent forage availability. Highly palatable and easy to digest, they promote overall well-being. With excellent grazing qualities, our seeds to plant support long-lasting pasture management, helping you maintain a lush, productive field for cattle, horses, and other grazing animals.
Pasture Grass Seed For Cattle & Livestock
Our pasture grass seeds are adaptable to any climate. From cold-tolerant varieties for harsh winters to drought-tolerant options for arid regions, our grasses thrive in various weather conditions. Whether enduring heavy rainfall or dry spells, their resilience ensures consistent pasture raised coverage, reducing bare patches and maintaining a green, productive grazing area all year long.

Great Gains - Sheep & Goats - This high sugar grass mixture is great for the homeowner who has a few animals to tend to or the large scale farmer. This pasture grass allows you to work with nature to improve the health and yield of your livestock, pastures and farming operations. Great Gains is especially formulated for sheep and goats and has widespread applications.

This proven pasture grass formula is the preferred choice of progressive farmers throughout the Northwest, Midwest, Northeastern and Mid Atlantic regions, including sustainable and organic farmers. Start making "Great Gains" with your sheep and goats by adding this pasture grass seed to your plans.

Pasture Seed Mixture Includes:

  • Aber Green Perennial Ryegrass
  • AberEve Intermediate Ryegrass
  • Aber Magic Perennial Ryegrass
  • Orchardgrass
  • Fixation Balansa Clover
  • White Clover

Pasture Improvement

  • High Sugar Grasses are extremely drought and cold tolerant.
  • A Great Gains pasture will regenerate each year even after difficult weather conditions.
  • The increased sugar levels occur naturally, and do not require extra fertilizer.
  • The naturally quick growth rate of HSGs crowd out weeds and reduce the need for herbicides even on heavily grazed areas.
  • SucraSEED mixes rapid re-growth is extraordinary, delivering tremendous yields, this allows farms to take hay crops after a full season of grazing.

Health and Nutrition

  • Sheep, Goats and other ruminant animal's preference for Great Gains results in an up to 38% increase in dry matter intake.
  • High Sugar Grasses improve digestibility and protein conversion.
  • Great Gains boosts energy levels in all ruminat animals.
  • Grazing sheep and goats on High Sugar Grass reduces the need for supplements.

Environmental

  • Great Gains creates highly-sustainable pastures.
  • Using HSGs reduces dependence on herbicides. It also reduces the need to supplement diets with high-energy intensive crops like corn and soybeans.
  • Animals feeding on Geat Gains are shown to emit up to 24% less nitrogen in urine and feces.
  • Great Gains is non-GMO.

Financial Rewards

  • Sheep and goats experience increased stocking rates of up to 20%.
  • Finishing costs are reduced.
  • Extra forage yields can extend the grazing season and reduce winter feed costs.
  • Costs of Production are lower due to savings on herbicides and the reduced need for minerals, additives or lower quality (lignified) forage.

Planting Information

  • Planting rate: 25 lbs. / acre
  • Product packaged in 25 lb. bags
  • Soil PH: 5.5-8.5
  • Cold tolerances: Zones 4 - 7 In climate zones lower than 4, Great Gains may not overwinter. Persistence can be greatly increased if plants are insulated by a snow cover.
  • Heat tolerances: Zones 4 - 7 In climate zones higher than 7, portions of the mix may perform as an annual.
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Planting Directions

SOWING TEMPERATURE

50F - 65F

SEEDING RATE

30 - 40 lbs per acre

AVERAGE GERMINATION TIME

5 - 14 days

PLANTING DEPTH

1/4 inch

SOWING METHOD

Broadcast or drill

ENVIRONMENT

Full sun

USDA ZONES

3 - 9

ESTABLISHMENT RATE

Rast

Pasture Forage Grass Grown From Seed
Outsidepride Pasture Grass Seed Options For Planting
Outsidepride Pasture Grass Seed Mixes are a nutrient-rich grass blend designed for productive grazing for your livestock's well-being. With fast germination and strong regrowth, it supports multiple grazing cycles while naturally suppressing invasive plants due to its strong deep root system. Thriving in full sun to moderate shade while being adaptable to various climates and soil conditions, our low-maintenance pasture seed mix ensures lush, long-lasting abundant forage for healthier livestock and efficient pasture management.
Fast Establishing Pasture Seed
Ease of Establishment
Our various pasture grass seeds are designed for quick germination and deep roots. These hardy varieties adapt to different soil conditions, ensuring strong growth with minimal maintenance. Establish a lush, dense forage area that stands up to grazing and adverse conditions.
High Protein Content Pasture Grass Seed
Increased Productivity
Increase pasture yield with grasses that re-establish rapidly after grazing. Designed for continuous growth, our grass seed provide a steady food source for livestock, reducing the need for supplemental feeding. Strong regrowth ensures consistent forage availability throughout the season.
Improved Forage For Wildlife & LIvestock
Improved Wildlife Value
Promote your pastures to various wildlife with grasses that improve soil structure, reduce erosion, and create a balanced habitat for wildlife. By nurturing soil health and improving drainage, our grasses help sustain long-term land productivity while supporting grazing animals.
Nutrious Forage Grown From Pasture Seed
Nutritious Forage
Boost grazing animals’ condition with high-protein, nutrient-rich, dense forage. Designed for optimal digestion and absorption, our grasses provide essential nourishment to support their health and well-being, contributing to steady growth and overall wellness in livestock.
High Yielding Forage Grass Seeds From Outsidepride
Transform your pasture with high-yielding grass seeds for lawn tailored for every need. Whether you're growing Orchard grass, Timothy, Annual and Perennial Ryegrass, our high-performance varieties ensure lush, nutrient-rich forage for livestock. Designed for different climates and grazing requirements, options like Cold Climate and Grit Bermuda thrive in various conditions. From Horse Choice to Great Gains, our resilient grasses promote healthy growth, maximize yield, and support soil-conscious pasture upkeep.
Pasture Grass Seed For Hay Production
Enhance your livestock’s performance with a nutrient-rich pasture grass seed mix designed for optimal growth. Our high-yielding, weather-tolerant varieties provide a reliable food source in various climates, ensuring consistent forage availability. Highly palatable and easy to digest, they promote overall well-being. With excellent grazing qualities, our seeds to plant support long-lasting pasture management, helping you maintain a lush, productive field for cattle, horses, and other grazing animals.
Pasture Grass Seed For Cattle & Livestock
Our pasture grass seeds are adaptable to any climate. From cold-tolerant varieties for harsh winters to drought-tolerant options for arid regions, our grasses thrive in various weather conditions. Whether enduring heavy rainfall or dry spells, their resilience ensures consistent pasture raised coverage, reducing bare patches and maintaining a green, productive grazing area all year long.

Tetraploid annual ryegrass that has larger leaves, a higher water content, and better palatability than many diploid varieties. This ryegrass will produce high quality feed for use as pasture, hay or silage. It was bred for vigor, disease resistance, and high performance. It is highly resistant to the major forage diseases including crown and leaf rust, leaf spot/scald, powdery mildew, and pythium blight.

Produces excellent succulant long-term grazing if sown alone or in combination with fall-sown small grains and annual clovers. It is a new generation ryegrass with exceptional plant vigor, forage yielding ability, stress tolerance, and disease resistance.

Protein content is in the 24 to 40% range depending on nitrogen levels applied and stage of growth at harvest.

Annual ryegrass can be used to quickly stabilize disturbed sites subject to erosion because seedling establishment and root growth are rapid. This makes this rye grass and excellent choice for quick erosion control, a cover crop, or for pasture uses.


 

  • New Seeding Rate: 30-40 lbs/acre/broadcast
  • Grazing Use: Beef, Dairy, Sheep, Horse, Ratite
  • Maturity: Late
  • Hay: Excellent
  • Silage/Green Chop: Excellent
  • Controlled Grazing: Excellent
  • Set Stocking: Excellent
  • Crop Land Pasture: Good
  • Drought Tolerance: Low
  • Wet Soil Tolerance: Moderate
  • pH Range: 5.0 - 8.0
  • Fertility Requirements: Medium-High
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Planting Directions

SOWING TEMPERATURE

65F +

SEEDING RATE

25 - 30 lbs / acre

AVERAGE GERMINATION TIME

5 - 10 days

PLANTING DEPTH

1/2 - 1 inch

SOWING METHOD

Broadcast or Drill

ESTABLISHMENT RATE

Fast

Pearl Millet (Pennisetum glaucum) - Other names for this grain are: Pearl millet, candle millet, dark millet, bajra, indian millet, horse millet, bulrush millet, cattail millet and a few others. Pearl millet is an annual, warm season grass having a profuse root system.

Pearl millet is considered as a staple food in Africa and India where it is used to make flour, bread, and porridge. The plant stems can be used for roof thatch and building construction. In countries other than Africa and India it is most widely grown as poultry feed.  It is a very robust grass which tillers widely and grows in tufts. It is the preferred choice for forage when compared to similar warm season millets such as browntop, Japanese, and proso millet. Pearl millet production for grain is mainly used for poultry feed.

Pearl millet grass is commonly grown for forage, wildlife, or as a cover crop. It can reach heights of 3 to 5 feet tall under ideal conditions. This multi cut forage grass is preferred over other millets for hay, pasture and silage production because it is highly digestible, high in protein, and free of prussic acid. Pearl millet also makes excellent cover and feed for birds, deer, and other wildlife. Lastly, pearl millet is a great green manure crop for hot summer months. This crop requires warm growing conditions and should not be planted until soil temperatures reach 65 degrees Fahrenheit or above.

Seeding Rate: 25 - 30 lbs per acre

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Idaho Fescue (Festuca idahoensis) - This grass is an attractive, fine bladed tufted perennial bunchgrass. Idaho fescue is tolerant of weakly saline, weakly alkaline and acidic soil conditions. One of the most common and widely distributed grasses throughout the Western U.S.  It prefers silt loam or sandy loam soils and is occasionally found on loamy sand soils. Exposed benchlands, hillsides and ridges, parks, meadows, forestlands, and open ponderosa and lodgepole pine stands are common habitats.  It is an excellent range grass and useful in erosion control and is frequently a component of native seed mixtures. This versatile grass is an excellent choice for planting under oaks and other trees as it is moderately shade tolerant. It provides valuable forage for wildlife while adding texture and color contrast to the landscape.

It grows on all exposures and under a wide variety of soil conditions.  It has excellent cold tolerance, moderate drought tolerance, and moderate shade tolerance. It is not as drought tolerant as sheep fescue and its drought tolerance is similar to that of hard fescue. It is not tolerant of high water tables or flooding. It produces an extensive, deep root system an is excellent for erosion control.  Its drought tolerance, combined with extensive root systems and good seedling vigor, make this species ideal for reclamation in areas receiving 14 to 20 inches of annual rainfall.

Idaho fescue is a good forage for all types of domestic livestock especially cattle. It is good year-around forage for elk and is grazed in spring by deer. Idaho fescue matures later in the growing season than most other range plants; therefore, it is particularly useful for late season grazing. All classes of livestock relish it in the spring, as well as later in the season where it grows on north slopes or in cooler, moister sites and where the herbage remains tender. It is sensitive to overgrazing; therefore, it is recommended to leave at least 50% of the annual growth (or a 2 – 3 inch stubble height). Idaho fescue habitat extends from 1,000 to over 13,000 ft, though most prevalent from about 5,000 to 8,000 ft.

  • Choice forage grass for cattle and wildlife
  • Habitat extends from 1,000 to over 13,000 ft.
  • Grows in full sun to partial shade
  • Adapted to a wide variety of soil conditions
  • Excellent cold tolerance
  • Moderate drought tolerance
  • Moderate shade tolerance
  • Seeding Rate: 5 - 10 lbs per acre
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Blue Wildrye (Elymus glaucus) - It is a native, perennial, cool season bunchgrass native to North America which can can grow up to 5 feet tall. It can be used as a cover crop, particularly for conservation purposes, site rehabilitation, and erosion control. It establishes rapidly, making it effective for stabilizing soil on logging roads, burned areas, and steep hillsides. Blue wildrye can also provide excellent wildlife habitat for mammals, birds, and waterfowl. 

Blue wildrye grows well in both disturbed and undisturbed areas. It tolerates wide variations in soil and weather conditions, though grows best in good soils. Blue wildrye is a slow spreading grass that grows in dry, sunny areas or shaded areas. Unlike its name suggest, blue wildrye is not a ryegrass. It was given the common name "wildrye"for the bluish-gray hue of its leaves which is common among true ryegrasses. 

Blue wildrye’s native range extends across much of North America; however, it is most popular in the western United States of Washington, Oregon, California, Nevada, Utah, Colorado, Arizona, and New Mexico. Branching out from these more concentrated populations in the west, small corridors of blue wildrye stretch east, making their way as far as New York state. This wide range of native habitat suggests blue wildrye is versatile with its requirements.  Consider planting blue wildrye on slopes to prevent soil erosion, add them to a mix of full sun or full shade loving plants to add texture, line paved or rocky areas to create a border, or plant it near shrubs to give birds easy access to blue wildrye’s seeds.

Seeding Rate: 20 - 25 lbs per acre

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Filly Kentucky Forage Bluegrass - A premiere forage-type bluegrass, Filly is an enhanced variety produced for its supreme yielding abilities and drought resiliance. Exhibiting robust coverage, exceptional disease resistance and a fine stem, Filly is your ideal addition for both dryland and irrigated pasture mixes. It is very palatable with underground rhizomes that combat the traffic of livestock and weather.  Filly is a prolific forage that produces excellent forage with highly digestible nutrients.

Filly is a versatile grass that can be used for grazing, silage, or hay.  It is excellent for planting alone or blended with other forage grasses.  This variety is suitable for all species of livestock.  It’s very persistent grass and with early spring maturation and great leaf yields. Filly Kentucky Bluegrass is rated as high yield, so this makes it great with tall growing mixes.  It is one of the hardiest forage varieties on the market.  It can survive below zero climates to hot summers.

  • Very quick establishment
  • Early maturing
  • Good persistence & winter hardiness
  • Growth for a bluegrass is considered medium
  • Excellent resistance to crown rust & other diseases
  • High yielding and palatability
  • Drought and cold tolerant
  • High grazing tolerance

High Nutritional Value: Filly provides high-quality nutrition similar to other cool-season grasses, with crude protein levels often between 15% and 20%.

Persistent & Durable: Evaluated by the University of Kentucky, Filly has shown excellent persistence in forage trials, including a 98% stand after four years.

Grazing & Hay Potential: While bluegrass is typically low-yielding for hay, Filly is bred to be more productive. It is highly palatable for horses and cattle and holds up well under intense grazing.

Resilience: It shows high disease resistance, good summer stress tolerance, rapid recovery in the fall and well as snow tolerance.

Seeding Rate: 25 - 30 lbs per acre

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Bermuda Forage Grass Grown From Seed
Chilly Verde Bermuda Pasture Grass Seed
Outsidepride Chilly Verde bemuda grass is a a nutrient-rich grass designed for productive grazing for your livestock's well-being. With fast germination and strong regrowth, it supports multiple grazing cycles while naturally suppressing invasive plants due to its strong deep root system. Thriving in full sun to moderate shade while being adaptable to various climates and soil conditions, our low-maintenance pasture seed mix ensures lush, long-lasting abundant forage for healthier livestock and efficient pasture management.
Fast Establishing Pasture Seed
Ease of Establishment
Our various pasture grass seeds are designed for quick germination and deep roots. These hardy varieties adapt to different soil conditions, ensuring strong growth with minimal maintenance. Establish a lush, dense forage area that stands up to grazing and adverse conditions.
High Protein Content Pasture Grass Seed
Increased Productivity
Increase pasture yield with grasses that re-establish rapidly after grazing. Designed for continuous growth, our grass seed provide a steady food source for livestock, reducing the need for supplemental feeding. Strong regrowth ensures consistent forage availability throughout the season.
Improved Forage For Wildlife & LIvestock
Improved Wildlife Value
Promote your pastures to various wildlife with grasses that improve soil structure, reduce erosion, and create a balanced habitat for wildlife. By nurturing soil health and improving drainage, our grasses help sustain long-term land productivity while supporting grazing animals.
Nutrious Forage Grown From Pasture Seed
Nutritious Forage
Boost grazing animals’ condition with high-protein, nutrient-rich, dense forage. Designed for optimal digestion and absorption, our grasses provide essential nourishment to support their health and well-being, contributing to steady growth and overall wellness in livestock.
High Yielding Forage Grass Seeds From Outsidepride
Transform your pasture with high-yielding grass seeds for lawn tailored for every need. Whether you're growing Orchard grass, Timothy, Annual and Perennial Ryegrass, our high-performance varieties ensure lush, nutrient-rich forage for livestock. Designed for different climates and grazing requirements, options like Cold Climate and Grit Bermuda thrive in various conditions. From Horse Choice to Great Gains, our resilient grasses promote healthy growth, maximize yield, and support soil-conscious pasture upkeep.
Pasture Grass Seed For Hay Production
Enhance your livestock’s performance with a nutrient-rich pasture grass seed mix designed for optimal growth. Our high-yielding, weather-tolerant varieties provide a reliable food source in various climates, ensuring consistent forage availability. Highly palatable and easy to digest, they promote overall well-being. With excellent grazing qualities, our seeds to plant support long-lasting pasture management, helping you maintain a lush, productive field for cattle, horses, and other grazing animals.
Pasture Grass Seed For Cattle & Livestock
Our pasture grass seeds are adaptable to any climate. From cold-tolerant varieties for harsh winters to drought-tolerant options for arid regions, our grasses thrive in various weather conditions. Whether enduring heavy rainfall or dry spells, their resilience ensures consistent pasture raised coverage, reducing bare patches and maintaining a green, productive grazing area all year long.

Chilly Verde Forage Bermudagrass (Cynodon dactylon) is a warm-season, perennial, sod-forming grass is a tall forage bermudagrass with wide, soft leaves. It shows rapid establishment from seed and aggressive spreading from stolons and rhizomes. Chilly Verde has persisted through cold winters in North Carolina, where it was developed, and has excellent heat and drought tolerance. Chilly Verde is adapted to a wide range of soil types and soil pH from 4.5 - 8.0.

When grass is 6 to 8 inches tall you may begin grazing. The best time for cutting is one month after last cutting to get the highest protein levels. Lowest cutting or grazing height should be 3 to 4 inches. Under ideal conditions, Chilly Verde will usually germinate within several weeks. It is hardy forage that is adapted to a wide range of soils from sand to heavy clay. This variety is very drought tolerant but performs best in moist soils.

Seeding Rate: 15 - 20 lbs/acre.
Seeding Depth: 1/8" - 1/4"

  • Wide pH adaptation
  • Extreme drought tolerance
  • Fast establishment from seed
  • Winter hardiness
  • Wide, soft leafs
  • Deep roots
  • 3 - 5 tons/acre of dry matter
  • Several cuttings
  • Included water absorbing coating


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Planting Directions

TEMPERATURE

65F - 85F

AVERAGE GERM TIME

7 - 14 days

LIGHT REQUIRED

Yes

DEPTH

1/4 inch

SOWING RATE

1/4 lb per 1,000 SF

MOISTURE

Keep seeds moist until germination

Weeping Lovegrass (Eragrostis curvula) - A rapidly growing warm-season bunchgrass with narrow leaves emerging from a tight tuft with the tips almost touching the ground. The drooping leaf characteristic gives rise to the name "weeping" lovegrass. The plant itself rarely reaches above 12 inches; however, the seed heads reach a height of 30 to 40 inches and contain numerous small, fine seeds.

Weeping lovegrass is used as a temporary cover for erosion control purposes. It prefers a light-textured, welldrained soil, and will thrive on soils of low fertility. Climatic conditions determine its range of adaptation. Low winter temperatures will prevent regrowth and cause the grass to act as an annual or a short-lived perennial. Weeping lovegrass is distributed throughout the southern United States for erosion control and forage. Weeping lovegrass when fertilized properly will have good forage quality unless seedhead formation is allowed, upon which palatability declines rapidly.

Weeping lovegrass is easy to establish by seed. Seed alone at a rate of 3 to 5 pounds per acre. Seeds will germinate quickly and plant growth is rapid. The seed is extremely fine; therefore, if using a broadcast seeder, the lovegrass seed should be mixed with a carrier such as: cornmeal, sand, or fine sawdust for uniform distribution of seed. Do not cover seed more than 1/4 inch.  Normally, weeping lovegrass can be planted after danger of severe frost is over, and anytime throughout the summer with success as long as irrigation is possible.

There are 1,500,000 seeds per pound.

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