Item Number: SCG416

Orchardgrass, Dryland (lb)

Very Drought Tolerant Cover Crop

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Description

Dryland perennial cover crop.

Similar to Berber, this perennial bunchgrass has good seedling vigor and has high seedling establishment on dry sites.

Application Rate: 15-20 lb/acre or 1-2 lb/1000 sq ft.
Inoculant: None needed
Germination: 6-7 Days
Plant Height: 18" (dryland) or 4.5-5' (irrigated)
Days to Maturity: Long-lived
Uses: Forage, erosion control
Facts to Note: Grows in all types of soils, but is best adapted to clay or loam soils. Orchardgrass is very drought tolerant (not quite as summer dormant as Berber) and does better at higher elevations than Berber.

Life Cycle : Perennial

Plant Height : 13-36"

Plant Height : Mid-height

Plant Height : over 36"

Plant Height : Tall

Planting Time : Fall

Planting Time : Spring

Seed Variety : Single

Shipping Weight: 1.1 lb

Dimensions: 7.5"L x 7.0"W x 2.0"H

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