Suited for early pastures in well draining soils,
rotational systems (shouldn’t be grazed below 2 in. or weeds and other plants could
take over) and can be mixed with various legumes. Requires pH from 5.8 to 7.0. Clovers,
perennial ryegrass, and birdsfoot trefoil may be added in the pasture.
ADAPTATION: Northeastern and central USA into British Columbia with
high rainfall (app. 20 in. yearly) and irrigated lands. Adapted for well drained soils and
grows well under trees. Hence the name orchard grass.
USAGE: Pastures, silage, hay, and greenchop manures, and valued in manure
recycling systems.
PREPARATION: Soil testing, with the application of the nutrients needed.
It requires a pH between 5.8-7.0. Properly cultivated, packed and with loose soil on top
and to depth of ½ in. if planted alone and ¼ in. if with legumes.
SEEDING: Drilled 3-5lb/a or broadcast15-20lb/a depending on watering and
planned usage; followed by packing for best results should follow broadcasting of seed.
WATERING: Prefers a lot of water whether rainfall or irrigation.
MAINTENANCE: For pastures the rotational system must be employed to
promote consistent growth and help combat the many diseases and insects prone to orchard
grass.
FERTILIZATION: Planted alone for pasturage 40-60 lbs. N/A three times a
year and for haying, silage, and greenchop higher levels of N at the rate of 200-300 per
acre per year. If planted with legumes lower N to under 50 LB/a at any one application.
ESTABLISHMENT: The cultivation of a spring or late summer depends upon
the wet or dry conditions, temperatures and primarily the soil in your area.
Orchardgrass – For Wildlife Foodplots
Orchardgrass should be part of the food plots that are attractants for deer, birds, elk
etc. It is easy to establish with the planting of legumes and other food sources and can
be grown in the shadier areas where some other grasses won’t grow. As a forage grass
it is highly edible and helps to protein in the diet of the four footed species. It also
produces seeds which are eaten by many birds and smaller animals. The growth provides
covering from predators and nesting areas. With the addition of a legume such as clover it
is an added perennial that will need only fertilizer added occasionally to improve growth.
It is a bunch type grass
Lawns: Choices | States
| Diseases | Fertilizers | Irrigation | Mowing
| Pests | Weeds
|
NativeGrasses.com
Growing
a beautiful tomorrow!® |
© 1999 Seedland®, Inc. - All rights reserved.
USA Sales |
Worldwide
Sales |
About us |
Contact Seedland |
Questions?
Guarantees |
Seed tests
|
Quality Issues |
Advertising |
Exports |
Commercial
Wholesale |
Payment FAQ's |
Privacy & Security |
Accounting Questions
Lawns:
Choices
| States
| Diseases
| Fertilizers
| Irrigation
| Mowing
| Pests
| Weeds
HAVE
LAWN QUESTIONS YOU NEED ANSWERED?
VISIT
Turfhelp.com
