When is the right time to plant? Compare the germination temperature listed below to your soil temperature. Read this article for more info: When Can I Start Planting?
Basic Info | ||||||
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Maturity (Days) | Seeds/lb | C/N at Maturity | Growth Habit | Root Type/Depth | Cold Kill (F) | Dry Matter Potential(Tons/acre) |
70-150 | 170000 | Low | Upright | Medium Taproot | 10 | 1.5 - 2.5 |
Use and Characteristics | ||||||||
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N Fix Potential | Lasting Residue | Palatability | Hay Harvest | Regrowth | Deep Compaction | Surface Compaction | Weed Suppression | Crimp Kill |
Poor | Very Good | Poor | Poor | Fair | Excellent | Very Good | Moderate |
Planting | |||
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Plant Depth | Min Germ Temp(F) | Drilled Seed Rate (lbs/acre) | Broadcast Seed Rate (lb/acre) |
1/4 - 1/2" | 45 | 5-6 | 8-10 |
Tolerance | |||||||
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Heat | Drought | Shade | Wet Soil | Low Fertility | Low pH Soil | High pH Salinity | High pH Calcareous |
Good | Fair | Very Good | Good | Fair | Good | Fair | Good |