Ampac Seed Tekapo Restored Tools | sku-189425034 Seed

Ampac Seed Tekapo Premium Orchardgrass Seed, 25 Lbs., is listed under Restored Tools as sku-189425034, UPC 608887476132. Its low crown and dense, prostrate growth allow close grazing by sheep and horses. Long, soft leaves are palatable, and the persistent sward tolerates hard, continuous grazing while helping suppress invasive weeds. Tekapo tolerates heat, moderate drought, low fertility and most foliar diseases, including rust. It tillers aggressively, uses soil nutrients efficiently and produces abundant forage under irrigation and high fertility. Its feed value, palatability and digestibility have outperformed many other orchardgrasses; it can be paired with high-yielding grasses for hay or pasture. Sow in early autumn or spring in a prepared, firm seedbed. Use a Brillion-type seeder, or broadcast and cultipack, at a depth of 1/8-1/4 inch. Attempt no-till planting only after herbicide has sufficiently killed or suppressed the existing stand. Maintain soil pH of at least 6.0. Seed a pure pasture at 12 lbs per acre; when mixing with other grasses, sow those at 5-6 lbs per acre. Possible companions include white clover, alfalfa, tetraploid perennial and other suitable grazing species. Apply nitrogen at 25-30 units per acre about 4-6 weeks after sowing. Once established, graze or cut the stand, leaving a 3-4 inch residual.You may also like Tekapo Premium Orchard Grass Seed - 50 Lbs..