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Yukon Turf Type Bermuda Grass Seed

Yukon Turf-Type Bermuda Grass SeedYukon seeded turf-type bermudagrass is the best choice for turf managers who need a seeded bermudagrass, no matter what bermuda growing zone they are in – world-wide! Developed by the Oklahoma State University Turfgrass Research Team, in conjunction with the USGA, Yukon’s five parental plants were selected in 1990 from a cold hardy study, based on their high turf quality. Yukon is the most dramatic improvement in seeded bermudagrass varieties to date.All Yukon seed is mostly unhulled, with a small amount of hulled seed. All seed is coated to increase seed size and make it easier to plant.AdvantagesYukon uses up to 25% less water than other bermudagrasses, while maintaining superior turf quality. In multiple locations and over a decade of use, Yukon has surpassed all other seeded varieties and many of the vegetative varieties for spring Dead Spot resistance, early spring green-up and winter survival.PerformanceYukon has expanded the bermudagrass planting zone – it is the turfgrass professional’s top choice for projects from the Equator through the transition zones of the world. In trials, it has shown excellent turf quality and winter hardiness at both 0.5 inch and 1.5 inch mowing heights. Yukon can be seeded on new projects, as well as interseeded into existing turf of similar quality. With highest ratings for turfgrass quality, color, density and texture, Yukon Bermudagrass is the best choice for turf managers, wherever bermudagrass is grown. Additionally, with its excellent winter survival and cold tolerance, Yukon becomes a stand-alone choice for transition zone plantings. Yukon blends well with other turf-type bermudagrasses and is an excellent choice for golf course tees and fairways, sports turf, parks and landscapes.FeaturesHigh cold tolerance and superb winter hardinessExcellent spring Dead Spot resistanceEarly spring green-upShort internodes for higher densitySuperior salt toleranceOutstanding drought toleranceHigh stolon densityUniform dark green colorReduced vertical growthIncreased fall color retentionSeeding RatesSeeds/lb: 1-2 millionSeeds/kg: 2.2-4.4 millionNew Turf:2-3 lbs/1,000 sq ft10-14 gr/m290-125 lbs/acreRepair of existing turf:0.5-1.5 lbs/1,000 sq ft3-8 gr/m2EstablishmentGermination: 7-10 daysFirst mowing: Approximately 21 days, depending on usageFull coverage: 30 daysFirst limited use: 60-90 days

Korean Lespedeza Seed

Korean Lespedeza SeedMore of a Pasture Type, but Can Be Used for HayForage Production is June- OctoberInoculation RequiredExcellent Heat & Drought ToleranceGrows Well in Poor Soil (With Low pH Levels)Has Reputation for High Weight Gain on CattleNeeds to be Managed for Re-Seeding:Take Cattle off August 15thAllow it to Bloom in SeptemberIt Sets Seed in OctoberIn November, Turn Cattle Back InPotential Nitrogen Production of 30 lb/ acre per yearThe Legume of Choice for HorsesMostly grows on well drained soil but will respond well to limingDry formula availableA non-bloating legume, Fills the summer slumpLespedeza can be used by all classes of livestock, especially sheepVery desirable for wild bird game plots and food plotsYield potential 1-11/2 ton/acreHeight: 14 InchesSeeding Rate: 20-25 Lbs./ AcreNote about Managing Lespedeza: Even Moderate Use of Nitrogen Will Increase the Competition & Severely Reduce the Lespedeza Production

Sericea Lespedeza (UnHulled)

Common Name: Sericea Lespedeza, Chinese LespedezaScientific Name: Lespedeza cuneataIdentification: Sericea Lespedeza is a perennial upright forb reaching 3 to 6 feet in height. Leaves are alternate and composed of numerous 3-leaflet clusters. The small leaves are usually green with white beneath. The stem is gray-green. The white flowers are composed of 1 to 3 pea-like flowers and appear from July to September. Clustered legume pods are scattered around the stem, contain one seed, and mature from October to March.Ecology: Sericea Lespedeza occurs in forest openings and dry to wet sites. The invasive forb is flood tolerant and forms dense stands by sprouting from roots. The species spreads from plantings and the seeds can remain viable for decades.Plant Control: Sericea can be difficult to control. Spray plants with a 5% glyphosate and surfactant solution in late summer. Mowing 1 to 3 months before herbicide application can assist control. If glyphosate is not effective and the sericea comes back the following year, try spraying with a triclopyr-based product. To avoid having to purchase a large quantity of a triclopyr concentrate such as Garlon, you may want to buy a pint or quart container of Brush-B-Gon Poison Ivy Killer at the hardware or home supply warehouse. Monitor and re-treat as needed until eradicated.​Not available for purchase in Wisconsin

Pensacola Bahia Grass Seed (Coated)

Pensacola Bahia Grass SeedPensacola Bahia Grass Seed is used for lawn and pasture applications in the southern climates. Pensacola bahia grass seed is commonly used for lawns, pastures and roadside applications from North Carolina to California. Pensacola Bahia grass seed is excellent for sandy soils where many other grass varieties struggle. Pensacola Bahia grass seed is harvested, processed and distributed from Hancock Seed Company insuring the highest quality Pensacola Bahiagrass seed available. Our Pensacola Bahia is coated with a clay based fertilizer and germination enhancer for best results. Pensacola Bahia grass seed is commonly used for lawn and pasture applications across the Southern United States including Florida, Georgia, South Carolina, Louisiana, Alabama, Mississippi, North East Texas, and the South West California. For more information on how well Pensacola Bahia grass grows in your exact location please call or contact us.

Iron & Clay Cowpea Seed

Iron and Clay Cowpeas Food Plot SeedsGreat food plot item – The deer will flock to these peas especially when they are new little tender seedlings just emerging at the 1-2 leaf stage. Cowpeas are a favorite for a good hardy southern area food plot.Iron and clay cowpeas are one of the most popular peas for wildlife enthusiasts who are planting warm season plots for deer and other wildlife. They are extremely high yielding in forage mass with high protein levels. They tend to be productive throughout the summer. Cowpeas are generally very tolerant to deer pressure and once established have good re-growth potential. They will also produce seeds in pods in late summer that make excellent quail and turkey food as they dry and shatter.Iron & Clay Peas (Iron-Clay Cowpeas) are a southern favorite for food plots and are an easily planted crop either in row or by broadcasting. This is an annual legume that provides forage and seeds for deer and game birds alike and can be planted in early March through September depending upon the climate zone.PLANTING RATESPlant 3-5 lb. per 1000 sq. ft.These peas are ideal mixed with other food plot additives and are easy to divide and plant as short strips between other crops.

Potomac orchard grass seed (Certified)

Potomac Orchardgrass (Dactylis glomerata)Plant 10 – 20 Lbs per Acre.Orchardgrass is a bunch-type, tall-growing, cool-season perennial grass. It is one of the most productive cool-season grasses, tolerant to shade, fairly drought resistant with moderate winter hardiness. Orchardgrass does not exhibit as much tolerance to drought or winter hardiness as tall fescue and bromegrass. It has been reported growing in the United States since before 1760.Most orchardgrass is seeded with a companion legume. Seeding methods Drilling orchardgrass and the companion legume seed is preferred. The use of drills, such as the Brillion type or grain drills, will usually result in better stands at the same seeding rate, more controlled seeding depth and better seed distribution than broadcasting. Good results are obtained with grain drills when orchardgrass is put through the grain box and the companion legume is seeded from the small legume box. The legume seed should be allowed to drop straight to the ground to prevent covering too deep. Drag chains on the drill will cover the seed adequately. Pull a cultipacker or light roller over the field to give good seed-to-soil contact and promote more vigorous seedling growth.Orchardgrass should be planted at a rate of 10 – 20 lbs per acre. Seedings of orchardgrass can also be made with broadcast equipment such as fertilizer trucks, buggies or tractor-mounted distribution. Broadcast equipment will not throw orchardgrass seed as far as it will throw fertilizer or heavier seeds such as fescue. To help avoid uneven stands, drive the equipment close enough to overlap the previous spread pattern to ensure even seed distribution.Orchardgrass seed should be covered with about 1/4 to 1/2 inch of soil. Spike tooth harrows or “brush type” drags make good tools for covering broadcast seed. The use of a cultipacker or lightweight roller is very important for the same reasons cited above. fertility.

Champion GQ Perennial Ryegrass Seed

The components of Champion have been selected for rapid establishment, stress and disease resistance, and rapid recovery. Each variety used contains high levels of endophytes for better insect resistance.FEATURES:Excellent seedling vigorFine textureHigher densityDwarf leaf orientationDark blue-green colorHigh endophyte levelImproved disease resistanceBetter heat and drought toleranceImproved mow abilityBENEFITS:Rapid establishmentAttractive, uniform appearanceImproved traffic toleranceLess mowing, lower mowing costsLess fertilizer neededHigh resistance to above ground insectsImproved turf quality, less use of chemicalsImproved summer performanceReduced leaf shredding during mowingUsesCampion GQ is a natural for over seeding dormant warm season grasses or for permanent turf on:Golf Courses, Sports fields, Cemeteries, Parks, Commercial developments, Residential lawnsSeeding RatesNew turf: 10-12 pounds per 1000 square feet (400-500 pounds per acre).Over seeding: 6-8 pounds per 1000 square feet (250-350 pounds per acre).EstablishmentGermination: 6-12 days with proper irrigation.First mowing: Approximately 21 days.First limited use: Approximately 30 days.Adaptability & CareClimatic Conditions: All (except high altitude)Soils: Sandy to heavy clay. Not good for extremely wet or shaded areas.pH range: 5.5 to 8.5Fertilization: 2 to 4 pounds of actual nitrogen per 1000 sq. ft. per year. Use a balanced fertilizer with a 3:1:2 ratio of NPK with Sulphur.Mowing height: 1/2 to 1 1/4 inches in cool seasons, 1 1/2 to 2 inches in warm seasons.Quality AssuranceThe ingredients used in “Champion GQ” are distributed by Stover Seed and represent the latest improvements in turf grass breeding and development.

Grit Bermuda Grass Seed Blend For Pasture

Barenbrug continues to bring products that increase quality and yield to the industry, and Grit forage bermudagrass blend is no outlier. With quick establishment, early production, and many other desirable traits, Grit will bring added profitability to your acres.From research and development to the actual planting of our products by our customers, Barenbrug continues to make great strides in the industry. The introduction of Grit to the marketplace is no different. A seeded bermudagrass possesses several advantages compared to cuttings or sprigs, and Grit will bring early production, several cuttings, decreased costs, and overall increased ease of use for anyone looking to seed Grit this spring.”Joel Reagan, Forage Product Manager, Barenbrug USA Professional DivisionThe key features of Grit forage bermudagrass blend include:• Early spring green-up• Extreme drought tolerance• Fast establishment• Winter hardiness• Quick cover• Adaptation to all areas where bermudagrass is grown• Decreased costs compared to sprigs or cuttingsBarenbrug has further enhanced Grit with our groundbreaking Yellow Jacket enhanced seed coating. Each seed is surrounded by a natural water-absorbent material made from corn starch aiding in germination. Studies have shown that under reduced irrigation, seed that has been coated with our proprietary Yellow Jacket produced significantly more biomass per acre at three different seeding rates.

Trical 342 Triticale Seed

Trical 342 Triticale Seed Triticale is a highly-versatile hybrid forage for grazing, silage, bailage, and boot-stage hay. Triticale is a cross between Wheat and Rye. Triticale is excellent forage for dairy cows at the boot stage and for beef cows and dairy heifers at the soft dough stage. High protein, digestibility, and significantly higher yields than other boot stage cereal grains. Recommended planting time is spring and fall when night time temperatures are consistently below 65 degrees. Product Detail Hybrid forage for grazing High protein and digestibility Cool season annual Higher yields Treated Seed Product Information Triticale is an annual grass developed through a cross between winter wheat and winter rye. It is commonly planted for forage production and displays desirable traits from each of its parent species. It is winter hardy like cereal rye but produces higher quality forage. Triticale is very drought tolerant. It will perform best on well drained to moderately drained soilsSeed Rate: 50 to 150 lbs. / Acre – Depth of 1/2 to 1 inch.

Crown Vetch Seed

Crown Vetch SeedSeeding Rate 10 Lbs. per Acre. / 1 lb. per 4000 Sq.ft.Features:Creeping, spreading growth habitCompound leaves with 15 to 25 oblong leaflets per leafPinkish-white flowers occurring in clusters from May to AugustCrown vetch (Coronilla Varia) is a perennial herbaceous plant in the pea/legume family. Native to the Mediterranean region of Europe, southwest Asia and northern Africa, it was initially brought into the United States for erosion control during the 1950s. After its introduction, additional uses included livestock forage, green fertilizer and ornamental ground cover. Planted widely throughout the United States, crown vetch is now naturalized in all but four states. Planting of crown vetch continues today primarily along roadsides and other rights of way to stabilize banks and prevent erosion. Found most frequently within disturbed areas, it also commonly populates open fields, waste grounds and gravel bars along streams. Crown vetch tolerates a variety of environmental conditions and grows in dry to moistsoils. However, it prefers open, sunny areas and is intolerant of full shade. Creeping stems, growing 2 to 6 feet long, result in large clumps of crown vetch. Leaves are compound, consisting of 15 to 25 (always odd numbered) oblong leaflets 1 to 2 inches long. Pea-like, pinkish-white flowers occur in clusters at the end of long stalks and bloom from May through August. The flowers develop into long, narrow, flattened pods containing slender seeds. Crown vetch seeds prolifically, with a persistent seed bank remaining viable for up to 15 years. Spreading vegetative, rhizomes can reach lengths of 10 feet, rapidly expanding stands of crown vetch.