{"title":"Cattle Seed for Homestead, Animal, \u0026 Garden","description":"","products":[{"product_id":"tifquik-bahia-grass-seed","title":"TifQuik Bahia Grass Seed - Certified","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eTifQuik Bahia Grass Seed is a newly-released, improved variety of Bahia Grass Seed. TifQuick Bahia doesn't contain as many hard seeds or dormant seeds, providing quick establishment. TifQuick Bahia greens up faster in the spring than Tifton 9 Bahiagrass or Pensacola Bahiagrass, providing early grazing, increased pasture forage and hay production. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e~~~ \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e TifQuik Bahia Grass Seed is a newly-released, improved variety of Bahia Grass Seed. TifQuick Bahia doesn't contain as many hard seeds or dormant seeds, providing quick establishment. TifQuick Bahia greens up faster in the spring than Tifton 9 Bahiagrass or Pensacola Bahiagrass, providing early grazing, increased pasture forage and hay production.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduct Information\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eApplication or Use:\u003c\/strong\u003e Pasture, Ground Cover, Livestock Grazing, Cattle Forage, Cover Crop, Hay Production, Erosion Control\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGermination Time:\u003c\/strong\u003e 14 - 21 days, under optimal conditions\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrowing Locations:\u003c\/strong\u003e Warm Season Zone, Transition Zone\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e Pasture - 8 - 20 inches\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSunlight Requirements:\u003c\/strong\u003e 8+ hours, full sun for best results\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTolerance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Exceptional drought and grazing tolerance with moderate shade tolerance; excellent disease resistance. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhen to Plant:\u003c\/strong\u003e Recommended planting time is spring and summer when night time temperatures are consistently 65+ degrees and 3 months prior to first frost.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduct Detail\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eGerminates faster\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eGreens up faster\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eIncrease pasture forage \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eIncreased hay production\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eQuick establishment\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduct Information\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eTifQuik Bahia has shown to germinate in soil temps as low as 55\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eThe Bahiagrass cultivars now grown have a considerable amount of hard seed, and thus require 2 to 3 weeks to establish a full stand. Weeds may infest the pasture during this time, and moisture for \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/hancockseed.com\/collections\/forage-pasture-seed\"\u003eforage seed\u003c\/a\u003e germination may be restricted.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e*Product packaging may appear different than what is pictured.\u003c\/strong\u003e~~~\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e TifQuick Bahia Seed should be planted at 20-40 lbs. per acre in the early to mid-Spring. TifQuick Bahia Seed germinates faster than both Tifton 9 and Pensacola due to little dormant and hard seed content. TifQuik Bahia Seed has shown to germinate in soil temps as low as 55 degrees, making it very useful in early spring planting.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"hancockseed.com","offers":[{"title":"40 lbs.","offer_id":5949546725408,"sku":"TFQUK-RAW-CERT-40","price":414.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2622\/2254\/products\/Tifquik-Bahia-Grass-Seed.jpg?v=1569279408"},{"product_id":"tifton-9-bahia-grass-seed","title":"Tifton 9 Bahia Grass Seed - Certified","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eTifton 9 Bahia Grass forms firm and rapid pasture, which is acclaimed for use with horses and other animals. It has proven in tests to produce between 30 to 40 percent more forage per year. Tifton 9 Bahia Grass is considered a very durable pasture grass for horses. Tifton 9 Bahia grows faster than regular Pensacola Bahia Grass, provides more drought tolerance, and better frost resistance. ~~~\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eTifton 9 Bahia Grass forms firm and rapid pasture, which is acclaimed for use with horses and other animals. It has proven in tests to produce between 30 to 40 percent more forage per year. Tifton 9 Bahia Grass is considered a very durable pasture grass for horses. Tifton 9 Bahia grows faster than regular Pensacola Bahia Grass, provides more drought tolerance, and better frost resistance.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduct Information\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eApplication or Use:\u003c\/strong\u003e Pasture, Ground Cover, Livestock Grazing, Cattle Forage, Cover Crop, Ground Cover, Erosion Control, Hay Production\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGermination Time:\u003c\/strong\u003e 21 - 30 days, under optimal conditions\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrowing Locations:\u003c\/strong\u003e Warm Season Zone, Transition Zone\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e Pasture - 8 - 20 inches\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSunlight Requirements:\u003c\/strong\u003e 8+ hours, full sun for best results\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTolerance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Drought tolerant, good frost resistance, and idea choice for heavy grazing.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhen to Plant:\u003c\/strong\u003e Recommended planting time is spring and summer when night time temperatures are consistently 65+ degrees and 3 months prior to first frost.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduct Detail\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eBetter drought tolerance\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eGood frost resistance\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e30% to 40% more forage yearly\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eMore rapid stand establishment\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eCommonly used for hay production\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eProduct Information\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTifton 9 is an improved Pensacola Bahiagrass variety that was bred and developed by Dr. Glen Burton (Agricultural Research Service, U.S.D.A.) and the Georgia Coastal Plain Experiment Station. Tifton 9, as well as other Pensacola types, have more frost and cold tolerance than Argentine or Paraguay 22. Thus, it may produce more growth at the beginning and end of the growing season. Besides producing more forage, Tifton 9 is much more vigorous in the seedling stage, has longer leaves, and is equal to Pensacola in digestibility. The increased seedling vigor should provide for more rapid stand establishment, and increased ability to compete with weeds. Grazing information is somewhat limited, but in one study steers made good weight gains on Tifton 9. This indicates that it is palatable and acceptable to cattle. Some improved forage varieties lose vigor with advancing generations.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e Tifton 9 was bred to continue its improved characteristics through advanced generations. If seeds are harvested from non-certified fields where Tifton 9 has been allowed to crossbreed with old-type Pensacola plants, improvements may diminish. Therefore, use of certified seed of Tifton 9 will ensure that the grower is getting maximum use of the improvements. Tifton 9 should be adapted to, and can grow in, the same geographic areas and on the same soil types where Pensacola Bahiagrass is now grown.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e*Product packaging may appear different than what is pictured.\u003c\/strong\u003e~~~\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eBroadcast 20-40 lbs. per acre, or 10-20 lbs. for drill seeding (20 lbs. takes 12 - 24 months to fully sod the pasture). The more seed applied to the lawn or pasture on the first planting the faster the lawn or pasture will fully establish a sod or grass base and prevent future overseeding to fill in bare spots.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eOverseeding rates depend on the amount of established or existing grass in the pasture area. Common applications for overseeding are 10 - 25 lbs. per acre.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLand preparation and planting:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e An ideal site on which to plant Tifton 9 would be new ground, or areas where Bahiagrass has never been planted. Next would be fields that have been in row crops, or have been cultivated for several years. These sites should have almost no Bahiagrass plants and relatively low populations of Bahiagrass seed in the soil. This should result in a fairly pure stand of Tifton 9 plants. Old pastures that need to be renovated are a great option for Tifton 9. These may have been planted to Bahiagrass, or have been infested with Bahiagrass through movement of seed by animals from one area to another. The end result is that something needs to be done to eliminate the Bahiagrass plants present, and also reduce the population of seed in the soil. In order to convert an old Bahiagrass pasture to Tifton 9, the following land preparation and planting procedures are suggested:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e Plow with a moldboard plow. This will bury much of the surface weed seed too deep to germinate.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003ePlant an annual forage crop, such as Pearl Millet or Sorghum-Sudangrass, during the warm season, and a small Grain, Ryegrass, or Clover, during the cool season. The growing of annual crops with associated cultivation helps to eliminate any remaining Bahiagrass plants and reduces the population of Bahiagrass seed near the soil surface.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eBahiagrass can be planted from February through July in most areas of Florida. Plantings made from late March through May can be lost due to drought, especially in South Central Florida. Thus it may be wise to avoid planting during this time period. Plant on a clean-tilled seedbed that has been prepared by using a heavy cutting disc, or other suitable tillage tool, plus a finishing disc that leaves a smooth surface free of trash.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eIf possible, use a cultipacker-type seeder or some other precision seeder in order to place all of the seed at a uniform depth. Seed should be planted at 1\/2 to 3\/4 inch deep.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFertilizing for establishment:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e The soil should be limed to a pH of 5.0 to 5.5 before planting. On land that has been cropped in the past, it may be more efficient to apply the major fertilizer elements after planting. Apply fertilizer when the Bahiagrass seedlings have emerged from the soil. Apply 30 to 40 lbs. of nitrogen per acre, along with phosphorus and potash (according to a soil test recommendation). When the Bahiagrass plants are large enough to start spreading, apply an additional 40 to 50 lbs. of nitrogen.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeed control during establishment:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e No herbicide is available for use at planting and while plants are young and immature. Therefore be sure to start with a clean-tilled seedbed. Use mowing to control broadleaf weeds. No control is available for grassy weeds, such as seedling Bermudagrass, Crabgrass, and the \"old\" Bahiagrass seed that might germinate. Once the grass is well-established, the phenoxy-type herbicides, such as 2, 4-D and Banvel?can be used to control broadleaf weeds.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"hancockseed.com","offers":[{"title":"40 lbs.","offer_id":5949546790944,"sku":"T9BH-RAW-CERT-40","price":367.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2622\/2254\/products\/Tifton9-Bahia-Grass-Seed.jpg?v=1548024666"},{"product_id":"uncertified-tifton-9-bahia-grass-seed","title":"Tifton 9 Bahia Grass Seed - Coated - Uncertified","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eTifton 9 Bahia Grass forms firm and rapid pasture, which is acclaimed for use with horses and other animals. It has proven in tests to produce between 30 to 40 percent more forage per year. This form of the product is grown and harvested at the Hancock Farm \u0026amp; Seed Company.~~~\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eTifton 9 Bahia Grass forms firm and rapid pasture, which is acclaimed for use with horses and other animals. It has proven in tests to produce between 30 to 40 percent more forage per year. This form of the product is grown and harvested at the Hancock Farm \u0026amp; Seed Company.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduct Information\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eApplication or Use:\u003c\/strong\u003e Pasture, Ground Cover, Livestock Grazing, Cattle Forage, Cover Crop, Ground Cover, Erosion Control, Hay Production\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGermination Time:\u003c\/strong\u003e 21 - 30 days, under optimal conditions\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrowing Locations:\u003c\/strong\u003e Warm Season Zone\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e Pasture - 8 - 20 inches\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSunlight Requirements:\u003c\/strong\u003e 8+ hours, full sun for best results\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTolerance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Drought tolerant, good frost resistance, and idea choice for heavy grazing.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhen to Plant:\u003c\/strong\u003e Recommended planting time is spring and summer when night time temperatures are consistently 65+ degrees and 3 months prior to first frost.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduct Detail\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eDurable pasture grass for horses and cattle\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eFast growing\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eProduces more forage\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eHay production\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003ePalatability\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduct Information\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eTifton 9 Bahiagrass is considered a very durable pasture grass for horses. Tifton 9 Bahiagrass grows faster than regular Pensacola Bahiagrass. Tifton 9 Bahia has more drought tolerance and more frost resistance than Pensacola Bahiagrass.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e Hancock Farm \u0026amp; Seed Company first harvested and processed an 100-acre field of Tifton 9 Bahiagrass during the 2009 season. This field was planted with certified Tifton 9 Bahiagrass during 2003. Today we still continue to harvest our Uncertified Tifton 9 Bahiagrass. It is labeled and sold as Pensacola Bahiagrass for legal reasons.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e Tifton 9 Bahiagrass is not recommended for lawns due to fast growth during the summer months.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eTifton-9 is an improved Pensacola Bahiagrass variety that was bred and developed by Dr. Glen Burton, Agricultural Research Service, U.S.D.A., and the Georgia Coastal Plain Experiment Station. It has several improved characteristics. Tifton-9 produces 30 to 40% more forage per year than the old Pensacola variety from which it was developed.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eTifton-9, as well as other Pensacola types, have more frost and cold tolerance than Argentine or Paraguay 22. Thus, it may produce more growth at the beginning and end of the growing season. Besides producing more forage, Tifton-9 is much more vigorous in the seedling stage, has longer leaves, and is equal to Pensacola in digestibility. The increased seedling vigor should provide for more rapid stand establishment and increased ability to compete with weeds. Grazing information is somewhat limited, but in one study steers made good weight gains on Tifton-9. This indicates that it is palatable and acceptable to cattle.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e Tifton 9 Bahia grass is commonly used for pastures and hay production across the southern United States including: Florida, Georgia, South Carolina, North Carolina, Tennessee, Alabama, Mississippi, Louisiana, Oklahoma, Northeast Texas, and Southwest California.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eIt's no secret why Tifton 9 Uncertified Bahia Grass Seed is so popular. The answer is \"because it works\"! Here are a few of our favorite reviews from clients who have planted Tifton 9 Uncertified Bahia Grass Seed:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\"So far So good!\" exclaims Margaret P. \"We planted this for our horse pasture. It is a new pasture with no grass. We planted the seed a little over a week ago, and have little grass sprigs throughout! Very excited to see the end result!\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e*Product packaging may appear different than what is pictured.\u003c\/strong\u003e~~~\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eBroadcast 25-50 lbs. per acre (25 lbs. takes 12 - 24 months to fully sod the pasture). \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eOverseeding rates depend on the amount of established or existing grass in the pasture area. Common applications for overseeding are 10 - 25 lbs. per acre.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLand preparation and planting: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e An ideal site on which to plant Tifton 9 would be new ground, or areas where Bahiagrass has never been planted. Next would be fields that have been in row crops, or have been cultivated for several years. These sites should have almost no Bahiagrass plants and relatively low populations of Bahiagrass seed in the soil. This should result in a fairly pure stand of Tifton 9 plants. Old pastures that need to be renovated are a great option for Tifton 9. These may have been planted to Bahiagrass, or have been infested with Bahiagrass through movement of seed by animals from one area to another. The end result is that something needs to be done to eliminate the Bahiagrass plants present, and also reduce the population of seed in the soil. In order to convert an old Bahiagrass pasture to Tifton 9, the following land preparation and planting procedures are suggested:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e Plow with a moldboard plow. This will bury much of the surface weed seed too deep to germinate.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003ePlant an annual forage crop, such as Pearl Millet or Sorghum-Sudangrass, during the warm season, and a small Grain, Ryegrass, or Clover, during the cool season. The growing of annual crops with associated cultivation helps to eliminate any remaining Bahiagrass plants and reduces the population of Bahiagrass seed near the soil surface.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eBahiagrass can be planted from February through July in most areas of Florida. Plantings made from late March through May can be lost due to drought, especially in South Central Florida. Thus it may be wise to avoid planting during this time period. Plant on a clean-tilled seedbed that has been prepared by using a heavy cutting disc, or other suitable tillage tool, plus a finishing disc that leaves a smooth surface free of trash.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eIf possible, use a cultipacker-type seeder or some other precision seeder in order to place all of the seed at a uniform depth. Seed should be planted at 1\/2 to 3\/4 inch deep. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"hancockseed.com","offers":[{"title":"5 lbs.","offer_id":12205273055333,"sku":"T9BH-CTD-5","price":35.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"10 lbs.","offer_id":12205273383013,"sku":"T9BH-CTD-10","price":57.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"25 lbs.","offer_id":12205274464357,"sku":"T9BH-CTD-25","price":106.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"50 lbs.","offer_id":5949546823712,"sku":"T9BH-CTD-50","price":144.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2622\/2254\/products\/bahia-pasture_5d32e4d6-2d25-489b-8960-18c38dcafe2b.jpg?v=1559064419"},{"product_id":"hancocks-argentine-bahia-grass-seed-mix","title":"Hancock's Argentine Bahia Fall \u0026 Winter Grass Seed Mix","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan color=\"#000000\" style=\"color: #000000;\" data-mce-style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eHancock's Argentine Bahia Fall \u0026amp; Winter Grass Seed Mix is a great replacement option for problematic lawns and pastures, especially in warmer climates. Its deep and dense root structure allows it to perform well under drought conditions and it is one of the most environmentally-friendly lawn and pasture varieties available. The Ryegrass is added to assist in fast ground coverage, aids in weed suppression, retaining soil moisture and preventing soil and seed erosion.~~~\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eHancock's Argentine Bahia Fall \u0026amp; Winter Grass Seed Mix is a great replacement option for problematic lawns and pastures, especially in warmer climates. Its deep and dense root structure allows it to perform well under drought conditions and it is one of the most environmentally-friendly lawn and pasture varieties available. The Ryegrass is added to assist in fast ground coverage, aids in weed suppression, retaining soil moisture and preventing soil and seed erosion.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduct Information\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eApplication or Use:\u003c\/strong\u003e Lawn, Pasture, Ground Cover, Livestock Grazing, Cover Crop, Erosion Control\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eGermination Time:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ryegrass - 5 - 7 days; Argentine Bahia - 21 - 30 days, under optimal conditions\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eGrowing Locations:\u003c\/strong\u003e Warm Season Zone\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eHeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e Lawn - 3 - 5 inches or Pasture - 8 - 20 inches\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eSunlight Requirements:\u003c\/strong\u003e 8+ hours, full sun for best results\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAdvantages:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eStarter seed offers fast ground coverage, retaining soil moisture and preventing erosion.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eWhen to Plant:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eRecommended planting time is fall and winter when night time temperatures are consistently below 65 degrees.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCharacteristics\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eHancock's Argentine Bahia Fall \u0026amp; Winter Grass Seed Mix is a great replacement option for problematic lawns and pastures, especially in warmer climates. Its deep and dense root structure allows it to perform well under drought conditions and it is one of the most environmentally-friendly lawn and pasture varieties available.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eArgentine Bahia Grass has wide, broad leaves with a light to medium green color. Bahia's require a minimum of 8 hours of sunlight for optimal growth. Once established, Argentine Bahia Grass produces 10 to 12 feet of deep and dense root structure.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eThe Ryegrass is added to assist in fast ground coverage, aids in weed suppression, retaining soil moisture and preventing soil and seed erosion. Plus, it gives you a beautiful, green lawn during the fall and winter months! The Ryegrass will germinate in 7 days under optimal conditions and grow until the night time temperatures are 65 degrees and above, consistently. Once the temperatures begin to warm up, then the Ryegrass will die off. The Argentine Bahia will begin to germinate once the night time temperatures are 65 degrees and above, consistently.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eCoated seed is surrounded in a clay based coating which aids in moisture retention for germination, birds tend not to eat the coated seed, and it is easier to see where it has been spread. The coating takes up a portion of the bag, which means less seed per pound but you are getting the added benefit of the coating. The raw seed is just how it sounds, seed in the purest form - not coated or mixed with anything.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eHancock's Argentine Fall \u0026amp; Winter Grass Seed Mix contains:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eArgentine Bahia Grass Seed - Coated\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eRyegrass Seed - Raw\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eBrown Top Millet\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eHancock's Argentine Fall \u0026amp; Winter Seed mix typically has Argentine Bahia Grass Seed, Brown Top Millet Seed and Ryegrass Seed. The percentages of mixes can vary slightly from year to year. Please call our office with any questions (800-552-1027).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e*Product packaging may appear different than what is pictured. \u003c\/strong\u003e~~~\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil Prep\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eWhen choosing to start a new lawn, remove old vegetation by using a de-thatcher, power rake or tiller to kill the existing vegetation. Rake or drag the area to remove debris and dead grass for a clean area. Ensure the soil is leveled and loosened to allow the seed to have good soil contact once spread on a clean seed bed.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIf you have an area with heavy weed coverage, we recommend starting fresh by killing and removing the existing vegetation. If you choose to use chemicals, herbicides or fertilizers, you must check with the product’s manufacturer prior to planting new seed to ensure the proper waiting period. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eWhen overseeding an existing area, mow your lawn at the lowest setting and bag the clippings. Rake or drag any areas that have dead thatch or debris.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSeeding\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eSeeding Rate: 2 - 3 lbs. per 1,000 sq. ft. or 100-150 lbs. per acre\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eOverseeding Rate: 1 - 2 lbs. per 1,000 sq. ft. or 50 - 100 lbs. per acre\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eSpread at the recommended rate based on total area and whether it is bare ground or pre-existing vegetation.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eSpreader Settings: There is not any one setting that applies for all brands of spreaders. We recommend reviewing the seed settings chart that came with your spreader or contact the manufacturer directly. Ensure you are choosing a seed on the list by the manufacturer that closely resembles the seed you are choosing to plant.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eIf you have any concerns on what setting you should use, we recommend always starting with the smallest option then adjusting it to match the recommended seeding rate.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFertilizer\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eGrass like all living things need food to survive. Food for grasses is fertilizer. We recommend fertilizing every 3 - 4 months with \u003ca title=\"Hancock's 16-04-08 Lawn \u0026amp; Pasture Fertilizer\" href=\"https:\/\/hancockseed.com\/products\/160408-lawn-pasture-fertilizer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eHancock's 16-04-08 Lawn \u0026amp; Pasture Fertilizer\u003c\/a\u003e. Our 16-04-08 Lawn and Pasture Fertilizer is custom blended to provide a slow-releasing, water-activated economical fertilizer. Hancock's 16-04-08 Lawn \u0026amp; Pasture Fertilizer can be applied at a rate of 5 lbs. per 1,000 sq. ft. or 250 lbs. per acre. The most probable cause of a declining lawn or pasture is poor nutrition. If you have any concerns about your soil, we recommend getting your soil tested to determine what nutrients you are low in as well as your pH. The results of the soil testing will give you the best information to amend your soil for the best grass growth.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWatering Schedule\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eFor best results, water your lawn each morning and evening for 30 minutes based on weather conditions, until the new seedlings have reached the height of 3 - 5 inches for lawns or 8 - 20 inches for pasture.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eOnce they have reached that height, water 3 times per week as needed. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eFor best results, keep the soil moist while not over-watering the area or creating puddles.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGermination Time\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eRyegrass - 7 days\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e, under optimal conditions\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eArgentine Bahia - 21 - 30 days, under optimal conditions\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMowing Requirements\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eLawns: Mow at 3 - 5 inches regularly.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003ePastures: Mow or allow grazing to keep pastures maintained at 8-20 inches.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"hancockseed.com","offers":[{"title":"5 lbs.","offer_id":5949581557792,"sku":"ARGF\u0026W-MIX-5","price":38.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"10 lbs.","offer_id":5949581590560,"sku":"ARGF\u0026W-MIX-10","price":67.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"25 lbs.","offer_id":5949581623328,"sku":"ARGF\u0026W-MIX-25","price":134.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"50 lbs.","offer_id":5949581656096,"sku":"ARGF\u0026W-MIX-50","price":219.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2622\/2254\/products\/Hancocks-Argentine-Bahia-Grass-Seed-Mix-close-up_11cd9082-2035-4c1e-9982-382896688552.jpg?v=1652359848"},{"product_id":"hancocks-argentine-bahia-grass-seed-raw","title":"Hancock's Argentine Bahia Grass Seed - Raw","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan color=\"#000000\" style=\"color: #000000;\" data-mce-style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eHancock's Argentine Bahia Grass is a great replacement option for problematic lawns and pastures, especially in warmer climates. Its deep and dense root structure allows it to perform well under drought conditions and it is one of the most environmentally-friendly lawn and pasture varieties available.~~~\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHancock's Argentine Bahia Grass is a great replacement option for problematic lawns and pastures, especially in warmer climates. Its deep and dense root structure allows it to perform well under drought conditions and it is one of the most environmentally-friendly lawn and pasture varieties available.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduct Information\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eApplication or Use:\u003c\/strong\u003e Lawn, Pasture, Ground Cover, Livestock Grazing, Cattle Forage, Cover Crop, Erosion Control\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGermination Time:\u003c\/strong\u003e 21 - 30 days, under optimal conditions\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrowing Locations:\u003c\/strong\u003e Warm Season Zone\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eHeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e Lawn - 3 - 5 inches or Pasture - 8 - 20 inches\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eSunlight Requirements:\u003c\/strong\u003e 8+ hours, full sun for best results\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAdvantages:\u003c\/strong\u003e Drought tolerant, exceptional insect and disease resistant\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eWhen to Plant:\u003c\/strong\u003e Recommended planting time is spring and summer when nighttime temperatures are consistently 65+ degrees and 3 months prior to first frost.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCharacteristics\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHancock's Argentine Bahia Grass is a great replacement option for problematic lawns and pastures, especially in warmer climates. Its deep and dense root structure allows it to perform well under drought conditions and it is one of the most environmentally-friendly lawn and pasture varieties available.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eArgentine Bahia Grass has wide, broad leaves with a light to medium green color. Bahia's require a minimum of 8 hours of sunlight for optimal growth. Once established, Argentine Bahia Grass produces 10 to 12 feet of deep and dense root structure. Hancock’s Argentine Bahia grass seed is the best lawn grass and pasture grass seed available for southern climates, especially Florida. This variety makes an excellent low-maintenance permanent lawn grass or pasture grass for horses, cattle, and any other type of livestock.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eThe raw seed is just how it sounds, seed in the purest form - not coated or mixed with anything.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cstrong\u003e*Product packaging may appear different than what is pictured. \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 1.4em;\"\u003e~~~\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil Prep\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eWhen choosing to start a new lawn, remove old vegetation by using a de-thatcher, power rake or tiller to kill the existing vegetation. Rake or drag the area to remove debris and dead grass for a clean area. Ensure the soil is leveled and loosened to allow the seed to have good soil contact once spread on a clean seed bed.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIf you have an area with heavy weed coverage, we recommend starting fresh by killing and removing the existing vegetation. If you choose to use chemicals, herbicides or fertilizers, you must check with the product’s manufacturer prior to planting new seed to ensure the proper waiting period. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eWhen overseeding an existing area, mow your lawn at the lowest setting and bag the clippings. Rake or drag any areas that have dead thatch or debris.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSeeding\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eSeeding Rate: 1 - 2 lbs. per 1,000 sq. ft. or \u003c\/span\u003e50 - 100 lbs. per acre\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eOverseeding Rate: 0.5 - 1 lbs. per 1,000 sq. ft. or \u003c\/span\u003e25 - 50 lbs. per acre\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eSpread at the recommended rate based on total area and whether it is bare ground or pre-existing vegetation.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eSpreader Settings: There is not any one setting that applies for all brands of spreaders. We recommend reviewing the seed settings chart that came with your spreader or contact the manufacturer directly. Ensure you are choosing a seed on the list by the manufacturer that closely resembles the seed you are choosing to plant.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eIf you have any concerns on what setting you should use, we recommend always starting with the smallest option then adjusting it to match the recommended seeding rate.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFertilizer\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eGrass like all living things need food to survive. Food for grasses is fertilizer. We recommend fertilizing every 3 - 4 months with Hancock's 16-04-08 Lawn \u0026amp; Pasture Fertilizer. Our 16-04-08 Lawn and Pasture Fertilizer is custom blended to provide a slow-releasing, water-activated economical fertilizer. Hancock's 16-04-08 Lawn \u0026amp; Pasture Fertilizer can be applied at a rate of 5 lbs. per 1,000 sq. ft. or 250 lbs. per acre. The most probable cause of a declining lawn or pasture is poor nutrition. If you have any concerns about your soil, we recommend getting your soil tested to determine what nutrients you are low in as well as your pH. The results of the soil testing will give you the best information to amend your soil for the best grass growth.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWatering Schedule\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eFor best results, water your lawn each morning and evening for 30 minutes based on weather conditions, until the new seedlings have reached the height of 3 - 5 inches for lawns or 8 - 20 inches for pasture.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eOnce they have reached that height, water 3 times per week as needed.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eFor best results, keep the soil moist while not over-watering the area or creating puddles.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGermination Time\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e21 - 30 days, under optimal conditions\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMowing Requirements\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eLawns: Mow at 3 - 5 inches regularly.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003ePastures: Mow or allow grazing to keep pastures maintained at 8-20 inches.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"hancockseed.com","offers":[{"title":"5 lbs.","offer_id":5949581688864,"sku":"ARGBH-RAW-5","price":54.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"10 lbs.","offer_id":5949581721632,"sku":"ARGBH-RAW-10","price":103.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"25 lbs.","offer_id":5949581754400,"sku":"ARGBH-RAW-25","price":229.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"50 lbs.","offer_id":5949581787168,"sku":"ARGBH-RAW-50","price":414.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2622\/2254\/files\/Hancocks-Argentine-Bahia-Grass-Seed-Mix-close-up_74a7ede8-8c28-4cf4-9f61-00db4a154577.jpg?v=1707236332"},{"product_id":"hancocks-brown-top-millet-seed","title":"Hancock's Brown Top Millet Seed","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eHancock's Browntop Millet Seed is a warm season annual seed crop. Browntop Millet performs or grows best in well drained soils. This seed is a great choice for dove fields, duck plots, quail, turkey, pheasant, deer, food plots, and exotic bird feed. Browntop Millet can sprout within five days of moisture, and is also used as a cover crop or nurse grass for permanent or perennial grass plantings.~~~\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e Hancock's Browntop Millet Seed is a warm season annual seed crop. Browntop Millet performs or grows best in well drained soils. This seed is a great choice for dove fields, duck plots, quail, turkey, pheasant, deer, food plots, and exotic bird feed. Browntop Millet can sprout within five days of moisture, and is also used as a cover crop or nurse grass for permanent or perennial grass plantings.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduct Information\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eApplication or Use:\u003cb data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eFood Plot, Cover Crop, Erosion Control, Pasture, Cattle Grazing, Livestock Forage, Nurse Crop\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGermination Time: \u003c\/strong\u003e5 - 7 days, under optimal conditions\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrowing Locations: \u003c\/strong\u003eWarm Season \u0026amp; Transition Zone\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2 - 5 feet\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSunlight Requirements: 8\u003c\/strong\u003e+ hours, full sun for best results\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAdvantages: \u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eWidely used as a fast growing cover for erosion control.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhen to Plant: \u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eRecommended Planting time is spring and summer when night time temperatures are consistently 65+ degrees and 1 - 2 months prior to first frost.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eHancock's Brown Top Millet Seed is a non-GMO product!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e**Hancock's Brown Top Millet Seed is not intended for human consumption.**\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e*Product packaging may appear different than what is pictured. \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e~~~\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e Remove all old vegetation to prepare a clean seedbed by means of a rake (lawn) or disc (pasture). Drag or rake area to loosen and level any hard or uneven spots if needed. Broadcast seed at recommended rate. Drag, rake or roll lightly to cover the seed no more than 1\/2 in. below surface. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e Apply 250 - 300 lbs. of fertilizer per acre.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"hancockseed.com","offers":[{"title":"5 lbs.","offer_id":5949581885472,"sku":"BRNTOP-RAW-5","price":29.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"10 lbs.","offer_id":5949581918240,"sku":"BRNTOP-RAW-10","price":39.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"25 lbs.","offer_id":5949581951008,"sku":"BRNTOP-RAW-25","price":49.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"50 lbs.","offer_id":5949581983776,"sku":"BRNTOP-RAW-50","price":43.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2622\/2254\/products\/Brown-Top-Millet-Field_94f82c16-e118-4b8d-92ef-0640e5963b88.jpg?v=1548024426"},{"product_id":"hancocks-highlander-turf-bermuda","title":"Hancock's Highlander Turf Bermuda Grass Seed - Hulled \u0026 Coated","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eHancock's Highlander Turf Bermuda is designed for any variety of heavy-use turf need. Athletic fields? Parkland? Golf courses? Check, check, and check. This lush grass can even stand up to the stomping of hooves as part of a pasture project.~~~\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eHancock's Highlander Turf Bermuda is the best option for a successful Bermuda lawn or turf application, such as on golf courses, athletic fields, and public parks. Hancock Seed Company hand-selected the Highlander variety due to its breeding and optimal characteristics. Hancock's Highlander Bermuda grows rapidly and will thrive in hot weather or full sun. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduct Information\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eApplication or Use:\u003c\/strong\u003e Lawn, Turf, Pasture, Livestock Grazing, Cattle Forage, Erosion Control, Cover Crop, Ground Cover\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eGermination Time:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\" mce-data-marked=\"1\"\u003e5 - 12\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e days, under optimal conditions\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrowing Locations:\u003c\/strong\u003e Warm Season \u0026amp; Transition Zone\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eLawn – 1 - 3 inches or Pasture – 8 - 12 inches\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSunlight Requirements:\u003c\/strong\u003e 8+ hours, full sun for best results\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAdvantages:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eExtreme drought and traffic tolerance with moderate tolerance to soils with poor nutrients.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhen to Plant:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eRecommended planting time is spring and summer when nighttime temperatures are consistently 65+ degrees and 3 months prior to first frost.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e This Bermuda is known to produce a lush, dense turf that will be less subject to weed issues and invasion. Highlander Bermuda is extremely drought tolerant and disease resistant, once established. This is a top choice for overseeding existing bermuda turf, or for starting an easy, cost-effective, and gorgeous bermuda lawn from scratch.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eBermuda grasses are the best and most popular form of turf to use for athletic facilities in the American South—from the humid climate of Florida across the Gulf of Mexico shore to Texas, and even farther out West—and other warm-weather climates. The reason for this is because of Bermuda's extreme resistance to wear and tear, as well as its ability to bounce back from damage done by athletic shoes and heavy foot traffic. One issue in using Bermuda for turf is that high-quality varieties have only been available as plugs or other forms needing establishment. Hancock's Highlander Bermuda is at the top of a list of cultivars that are available for most budget-conscious establishment via seed, and not through plugs. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e Hancock's Highlander Bermuda is such a fine variety that it is also known for being a quality choice for pasture applications. Hancock's Highlander even outperformed many other seeded bermudas during forage trials in both Texas and Arizona. It can withstand heavy grazing and is extremely high yielding. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e Hancock's Highlander Turf Bermuda is hulled and coated.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCoated Seed vs Raw Seed\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eCoated seed contains a clay-based surrounding shell that increases moisture retention and helps to reduce insect or fowl consumption. Coated seed contains approximately 50% coating weight, or inert weight, per pound of seed. Coated Hancock's Highlander Turf Bermuda is also easier to see after it is applied. Raw seed features no fillers, coatings, or treatments.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRave Reviews\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eIt's no secret why Hancock's Highlander Turf Bermuda Seed is so popular. The answer is \"because it works\"! Here are a few of our favorite reviews from clients who have planted Hancock's Highlander Turf Bermuda Seed:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\"I received my seed in less than a week,\" writes Jason S. \"I seeded my front yard the last week of May during a 2 week drought with highs in the upper 90s every day. I watered every evening with sprinklers covering as much of my yard as possible. The Highlander emerged in 5 days and has not slowed down since. Great germination where I was able to keep moist and the seed outside of my irrigation reach waited for rain which finally came the first week of June. I have very sandy soil in northeast North Carolina and would highly recommend this seed.\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\"Hancock Seed consistently provides excellent product,\" says Murray R. \"I moved back to my home in Deep South Alabama in 2016. I had moved away in 2009 and the house was a rental until June 2017. Needless to say, the grass was in sad, sad shape...I had good results in 2017, and again over seeded with the same product in 2018. This year has beyond my expectations. Areas that were barren and I thought would take even longer to get back, were lush and green. We had a drought this past August\/September, and the yard had held up. I would recommend Hancock Seed to everyone.\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\"WOW....Put this seed out not knowing we were expecting record breaking temperatures here in South Carolina,\" writes Ed B. \"Spread seed on Sunday evening temps were 100+ for four days and by Thursday grass was popping up!! I did have to water 3 times a day! About ready to order another 100 lbs. 'Tickled.'\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\"We dragged about half an acre in our front yard with a dethatcher (criss cross pattern), used a Scotts rotary spreader set on the lowest setting (2) to put the seed out, then dragged a section of fence with a garden tractor,\" says Sean R. \"We watered 30 minutes twice a day the first three days, but noticed the soil getting dry in the middle of the day (90 degree days). This area gets full sun, so we added a third watering in the middle of the day (2pm), even though we figured it would evaporate. Low and behold, here we are on the evening of day 5 and we have 1\/4 inch tall grass seed germination!...It's off to a great start.\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e*Product packaging may appear different than what is pictured.\u003c\/strong\u003e~~~\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e Remove all old vegetation to prepare a clean seedbed by means of a rake. Drag or rake the area to both loosen and level any hard or uneven spots if needed. Apply a slow-release starter fertilizer at the recommended rate of 5 lbs. Per 1,000 sq. ft. for lawns. Fertilize your lawn three times a year for best results.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eBroadcast seed at recommended rate. Drag, rake or roll lightly to cover the seed, no more than 1\/8 in. below surface. If you are overseeding an existing lawn or pasture, it is essential to mow existing grass low and incorporate seed 1\/8 in. into the soil for best results. Apply lawn irrigation for approximately 30 minutes every evening until soil is damp, and germination has occurred. 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Quick establishment and balanced production makes this the go-to pasture option for cost-efficient forage.~~~\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eHancock's Pasture Ryegrass is a medium maturity, westerwold type, tetraploid annual ryegrass. It was selected for fast establishment, along with balanced production through the growing season. Hancock's Pasture Ryegrass Seed outperformed the most commonly used varieties in many trials across the southern United States.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduct Information\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eApplication or Use: \u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eLawn, Pasture, Cattle Forage, Livestock Grazing, Cover Crop, Erosion Control \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGermination Time: \u003c\/strong\u003e5 - 7 days, under optimal conditions\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrowing Locations: \u003c\/strong\u003eWarm Season, Transition Zone, Cool Season\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eLawn - 1 - 3 inches - Pasture - 6 - 8 inches\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSunlight Requirements: \u003c\/strong\u003e4+ hours, full sun for best results\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAdvantages: \u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eProvides forage and soil stability in the winter and dies back in the spring, allowing your warm-season grasses to flourish.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhen to Plant: \u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eRecommended planting time is fall and winter when night time temperatures are consistently below 65 degrees.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e Hancock's Pasture Ryegrass went through a rigorous selection process in both the southeast and Oregon. Disease resistance and yield were the primary focus of the selection process. In Florida, the focus was resistance to crown rust (puccinia coronata) and vigorous post-harvest regrowth. Selection criteria in Oregon was resistance to stem rust (puccinia graminis), tiller density, forage and seed yield potential.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e Hancock's Pasture Ryegrass has good resistance to crown rust and a vigorous regrowth after harvest. Hancock's Pasture Ryegrass is extremely high yielding in early cuts, an excellent choice for fast-establishing, short-term grazing, and green chop production. This blend also has an improved cold tolerance over other tetraploid varieties. It can be sown alone or in combination with fall-sown forage cereals and annual clovers. Hancock's Pasture Ryegrass is our no. 1 choice for providing a cost-effective, high-quality forage for livestock.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eRyegrass is a cool season variety, plant once nighttime temperatures are consistently 65 degrees and below.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e*Product packaging may appear different than what is pictured.\u003c\/strong\u003e~~~\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e Remove all old vegetation to prepare a clean seedbed. Drag the area to both loosen and level any hard or uneven spots if needed. Apply a slow-release starter fertilizer at the recommended rate. 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Apply irrigation for approximately 30 minutes every evening until soil is damp, and germination has occurred.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eRyegrass is a cool season variety, plant once nighttime temperatures are consistently 65 degrees and below.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"hancockseed.com","offers":[{"title":"50 lbs.","offer_id":5949583949856,"sku":"PASTRYE-RAW-50","price":37.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2622\/2254\/products\/ryegrass-seed-pasture.jpg?v=1548020242"},{"product_id":"wrangler-bermuda-grass-seed","title":"Wrangler Bermuda Grass Seed","description":"The conditions on the ranch are intense in a variety of directions, and that's why Wrangler Bermuda Grass Seed has been developed to withstand both high and low temperatures. Wrangler Bermuda grass, \u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ecoated and unhulled\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e,  is a cattleman's choice for high quality forage in the tough growing conditions of the transition and southern climates. ~~~\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe conditions on the ranch are intense in a variety of directions, and that's why Wrangler Bermuda Grass Seed has been developed to withstand both high and low temperatures. Wrangler Bermuda grass, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ecoated and unhulled\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e,  is a cattleman's choice for high quality forage in the tough growing conditions of the transition and southern climates.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduct Information\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eApplication or Use:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003ePasture, Hay Production, Cattle Forage, Livestock Grazing\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGermination Time:\u003c\/strong\u003e 7 - 14 days, under optimal conditions\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrowing Locations:\u003c\/strong\u003e Warm Season \u0026amp; Transition Zone\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 8 - 20 inches\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSunlight Requirements:\u003c\/strong\u003e 8+ hours, full sun for best results\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAdvantages: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eCattleman's choice for high quality forage in the tough growing conditions of the transition and southern climates.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhen to Plant:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eRecommended planting time is spring and summer when night time temperatures are consistently above 65 degrees and 3 months prior to first frost. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduct Detail\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eConsistently outperforms other varieties\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eExcellent for pasture, hay or soil conservation\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWell adapted to the transition zone\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHigh quality forage\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSimilar in appearance to Coastal and Tifton 44 Bermuda varieties\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduct Information\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Wrangler Bermuda grass is similar in appearance to Coastal and Tifton 44 Bermuda varieties. \u003cspan\u003eWrangler Bermuda has consistently outperformed Guymon, Mirage, and Cheyenne in tests. The overall performance of Wrangler is comparative to Tifton 44 in the forage trials of the South. The performance of Wrangler has been exceptional for a seeded variety when compared to the hybrid vegetative types.\u003c\/span\u003e  \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cspan\u003eWrangler Bermudagrass is much more cold tolerant than the older Bermudagrass pasture and hay varieties. Wrangler is an excellent choice for pasture, hay, or soil conservation in temperate and subtropical regions. \u003c\/span\u003eWrangler Bermuda Grass excels in states from Kansas, east to Virginia, where other Bermudagrasses typically fail. Wrangler is well adapted to the transition zone of the United States (OK, KS, MO, AR, TN, VA, etc.) where winterkill of Arizona common and other bermuda grass is a problem.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e*Product packaging may appear different than what is pictured.\u003c\/strong\u003e~~~\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Wrangler Bermuda should be planted during late spring, when soil temperatures are 65 degrees or above. Planting through summer months is successful if moisture is available for germination and seeding establishment. Prepare a firm seedbed free of weeds and clods to provide good soil-to-seed contact. The pH should be checked prior to planting - a range of 6.0 to 7.5 is sufficient.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e A fertilizer low in nitrogen, but high in phosphorous and potassium is recommended as a starter fertilizer to promote seedling vigor without promoting excessive weed growth. Increase nitrogen as seedlings develop and a sod forms. Weed Control is not recommended in the seedling stage and residual herbicides are not recommended in the first 60 days.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e If applicable, keep soil moist for germination, as seedlings develop to reduce frequency of watering, but increase the amount.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Harvest every 30 to 60 days, depending on fertility and soil moisture. As a rule, the more frequent cuttings provide higher quality forage with less total dry matter, while less frequent cuttings reduce quality but increase dry matter production.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e A total of 100 to 200 lb. per acre per year of actual nitrogen is recommended based on expected precipitation and level of dry matter production or quality desired. The nitrogen should be split into at least two applications; the first in early Spring and the second in mid-Summer. Minimum soil levels of 65 lbs. per acre phosphorous and 200 lbs. per acre Potassium should be maintained for maximum production at the desired nitrogen level.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"hancockseed.com","offers":[{"title":"50 lbs.","offer_id":6132060782624,"sku":"WRANG-CTD-50","price":314.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2622\/2254\/products\/wrangler-logo.jpg?v=1548025504"},{"product_id":"hancocks-pensacola-bahia-grass-seed-raw","title":"Hancock's Pensacola Bahia Grass Seed - Raw","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eHancock's Raw Pensacola Bahia Grass Seed is a popular product for lawn and pasture applications in Florida and across the southeast United States. This variety settles into difficult, sandy soils where other options have no chance.~~~\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eHancock's Raw Pensacola 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 is excellent for sandy soils where many other grasses struggle to survive. Our Pensacola Bahia grass seed is harvested, processed and distributed from Hancock Seed Company, ensuring the highest quality Pensacola Bahia grass seed available.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduct Information\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eApplication or Use: \u003c\/strong\u003eLawn, Pasture, Ground Cover, Livestock Grazing, Cover Crop, Erosion Control\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGermination Time: \u003c\/strong\u003e21 - 30 days, under optimal conditions\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrowing Locations: \u003c\/strong\u003eWarm Season Zone, Transition Zone\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e Lawn - 3 - 5 inches; Pasture - 8 - 20 inches\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSunlight Requirements: \u003c\/strong\u003e8+ hours, full sun for best results\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTolerance: \u003c\/strong\u003eDrought tolerance, and exceptional insect and disease resistance; moderate tolerance to sandy soils.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhen to Plant: \u003c\/strong\u003eRecommended planting time is spring and summer when night time temperatures are consistently 65+ degrees and 3 months prior to first frost.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePensacola Bahiagrass is grown, harvested and processed by Hancock Farm \u0026amp; Seed Co., Inc. \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eAdaptation:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e Hancock's Raw Pensacola Bahia Grass Seed is commonly used for lawn and pasture applications across the Southern United States including Florida, Georgia, South Carolina, Alabama, Mississippi, Louisiana, Northeast Texas, and Southwest California. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e Planting and maintenance instructions are included.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eBahia in Florida\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e Bahiagrass is adapted to climatic conditions throughout Florida and can be grown on upland, well-drained sands, as well as the moist, poorly-drained flatwoods soils of peninsular Florida. In Florida, Bahiagrass is used on more land area than any other single pasture species, covering an estimated 2.5 million acres. Most of this acreage is used for grazing, with some hay, sod, and seed harvested from pastures.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e Bahiagrass is a warm-season grass that produces more grazing in the summer than winter. Due to the longer growing season, forage growth is more evenly distributed throughout the year in southern Florida than in northern Florida. In southern Florida, growth of bahiagrass pastures slows in October, and many pastures have very little forage after mid-December, until the grass starts growing again during early March. In northern Florida, Bahiagrass pastures are productive from April to November. On selected sites, the grazing season can be extended by overseeding cool-season legumes and grasses on the Bahiagrass pastures. These cool-season forages provide additional late winter and early spring grazing.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e Bahiagrass is popular with Florida ranchers because it tolerates a wider range of soil conditions than other improved grasses, has the ability to produce moderate yields on soils of very low fertility, is easily established from seed, withstands close grazing, and is relatively free from damaging insects (except for mole crickets) and diseases.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e Of the major perennial pasture grasses grown in Florida, Bahiagrass is one of two propagated by seed. It is a heavy seed producer and begins sending up seed heads in early summer. Animals may graze Bahiagrass seed heads and carry seed to new areas where it can become established, as the seed will germinate after passing through the digestive tract of cattle. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eCultivars\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e Bahiagrasses are native to South America and are widely distributed in Argentina, Uruguay, Paraguay and Brazil. Several different types have been introduced into the U.S.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e Pensacola is the most widely grown cultivar. It was found growing in Pensacola, Florida in 1935 by Escambia County Extension Agent, Ed Finlayson. Pensacola has long, narrow leaves, taller seed stalks, and it flowers earlier than other cultivars. Like other Bahiagrasses, it has a fibrous root system capable of growing to a depth of 7 feet or more. Pensacola has some cold tolerance, but top growth is killed by moderate frosts. More early-season and late-season production can be obtained from the Pensacola types than from other bahiagrass cultivars In northern Florida.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e \u003cstrong\u003ePasture Use\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e Bahiagrass is used mainly for beef cattle pastures. If it is fertilized and rotationally grazed, it will carry about one animal unit per acre from approximately mid-March to mid-November (on southern Florida flatwoods). Carrying capacity will be much less (2.5 acres per animal unit) under continuous grazing on upland sands, and for a shorter period in northern Florida. The quality of Bahiagrass forage is adequate for mature beef cattle, but weaned calves or stocker yearlings make relatively low daily gains, especially from July through September.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e Over the years, bahiagrass has been compared with many other grasses at several locations in the state for both yield of dry matter, and animal response. The other improved grasses tend to out-yield the older cultivars of bahiagrass, especially at locations where they are best adapted. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e Animal response data is available for different locations within the state. In trials conducted at Belle Glade on organic soils, Argentine produced more animal gain per acre than Pensacola; both produced more than Pangola, and all produced less than St. Augustinegrass. Range Cattle Research and Education Center trials indicated little difference between Pensacola, Argentine, and Paraguay 22. Stargrasses have produced higher average daily gains and greater animal gain per acre than Pensacola Bahiagrass. At Gainesville, Pensacola Bahiagrass and Coastal Bermudagrass produced similar animal gains. Pensacola compared with Floralta Limpograss produced average daily gains that were similar, but carrying capacity and total animal gain per acre were greater for Limpograss. Work at the West Florida Research and Education Center indicates that Pensacola produces slightly more animal gain than Argentine. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e Ryegrass and various legumes can be successfully grown with Bahiagrass if soil moisture is sufficient and if competition from the Bahiagrass is reduced before seeding the companion crop. Competition from the Bahiagrass can be reduced by grazing off the top growth, and disking or chopping the pasture just prior to or at seeding. Soil moisture is critical, especially for Ryegrass and White Clover; therefore, only selective sites should be overseeded with these cool season species. Irrigated or low-lying pastures in central and southern Florida, moist flatwoods in northeastern Florida, and clay soils in western Florida are suitable sites for overseeding these forages. The Summer legumes—aeschynomene, Florida carpon desmodium, stylo, and phasey bean—are adapted to the moist flatwood soils in central and southern Florida. Other legumes—such as crimson clover, red clover, arrowleaf clover, alyceclover, hairy indigo, perennial peanut, and stylo—have been used on sites that have good soil moisture but do not flood. Legumes should be used with Bahiagrass. They not only improve pasture quality and all aspects of animal performance, but also reduce the use of N fertilizer. However, incorporation of legumes precludes the use of herbicides to control broadleaf weeds.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eSeed Production\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e Bahiagrass seed production is another source of income on some ranches. Yields range from 50 to 150 lbs. and occasionally up to 350 lbs. of clean seed per acre. If a producer plans to harvest seed from a particular pasture or field of Bahiagrass, field preparations should begin early in the year.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e If there is enough accumulated dead grass to supply fuel for burning in January or February, it should be burned. Burn after a rain when the tops have dried, but while the soil surface is still moist. Fertilize using the high N option, but split the N by applying the first application with P and K in February or March and the second application of N alone between late April and the end of May, before seed stalks have started to emerge and cattle have been removed. During the Spring, keep the grass grazed as short as possible. Never let the top growth accumulate to the point where it lodges and completely shades the stolons. Not all seeds mature at the same time, but ripen throughout the Summer. Seeds are mature and ready for harvest if they will strip off when pulled through partially closed fingers. The peak of seed maturation normally occurs in July for Pensacola. If a custom seed harvester is used, arrangements should be made well in advance of the expected harvest date. The remaining forage can be grazed or harvested for hay after the seed is harvested. The hay will be low in quality, and thus would be a good candidate for ammoniation.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eHay\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e Fertilized Bahiagrass, cut at the pre-head stage of growth, makes good quality hay. However, it is difficult to cut and bale because the grass is dense and low-growing. Surplus pasture growth accounts for most of the Bahiagrass hay. Much of it is low in quality because it is cut after the plants head out and, in some cases, after heads are combined for seed. If hay is harvested from a grazed pasture during the late Summer, it is suggested that additional N (60 to 80 lbs. per acre) be applied to grow the hay crop. Apply P and K if these nutrients were not applied in the Spring. Apply the fertilizer no later than six weeks prior to the end of the growing season, which occurs around October 1. When a field of Bahiagrass is used only for hay production, with multiple cuts, use the same fertility program as would be used for Coastal Bermudaguess or other hay type grasses.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eCrop Rotation\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e Bahiagrass is used in rotation with peanuts, soybeans, tobacco, and some vegetable crops grown on sandy soil. Growth of bahiagrass, after 2 to 3 years, the population level of certain nematodes and other pests is reduced. A slight increase in organic matter and an improvement in soil tilth may result.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e*Product packaging may appear different than what is pictured.\u003c\/strong\u003e~~~\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eLawn Applications:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e Ensure that the seedbed is limed to a pH within the range of 5-6 before planting. The optimum temperature range for bahiagrass seed germination is 85 to 95° F. Summer may be the ideal time to plant in terms of optimum temperatures and moisture, but weed competition may be more severe.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e For overseeding an existing lawn, fill in the bare spots by spreading the area by hand or with a spreader. Remember after spreading the seed to lightly rake in the seed to cover no deeper than 1\/4 inch. To properly seed the entire lawn use 2 to 5 lbs. per 1000 sq. ft. after removing unwanted dead or living vegetation.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e For new plantings of bahiagrass, apply 30 lbs. per acre of nitrogen, all of the P2O5, and half of the K2O recommended on your soil test report as soon as plants have emerged. Apply the remaining K2O and 50 to 70 lbs. \/ acre of nitrogen 30 to 50 days later. In southern Florida, or if a soil test report is not available, apply 25 lbs. per acre of P2O5 and 25 lbs. per acre of K2O with the N as soon as plants have emerged and apply an additional 25 lb\/A of K2O later with the second application of nitrogen. If manure or biosolids are used as the main source of nutrients, apply the entire annual application once the plants are large enough to withstand physical damage from the application. Magnesium is usually sufficient, but it can be applied with the initial fertilizer if a soil test indicates that it is low. Low magnesium is usually remedied by using dolomitic limestone when the soil is limed. Sulfur may or may not be needed, but can be added during establishment by using ammonium sulfate as the nitrogen source. Calcium will be sufficient when the pH is raised to the proper level. Micronutrient deficiencies are rare, and do not limit growth under typical production situations do not limit growth.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e Bahiagrass seedlings are small and do not compete well with weeds. Therefore, weed control is very important during the first few months in the life of a new planting of bahiagrass. Also, the small seedlings are sensitive to phenoxy herbicides and thus mowing must be used to control weeds until the plants are 5 to 6 in. tall and well-established. At that time, a phenoxy herbicide can be used to control broadleaf weeds.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e \u003cstrong\u003ePasture Applications:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e Ensure that the seedbed is limed to a pH within the range of 5-6 before planting. The optimum temperature range for bahiagrass seed germination is 85 to 95° F. Summer may be the ideal time to plant in terms of optimum temperatures and moisture, but weed competition may be more severe.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e For new pastures, plant 50 to 100 lbs. per acre. Note that 25 lbs. takes 12 - 24 months to fully sod the pasture. The more seed applied to the lawn or pasture during the first planting, the faster the pasture will fully establish a sod or grass base, and prevent future overseeding to fill in bare spots.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e Spring plantings may result in a more rapid establishment of a sod if an April or May drought is avoided. In southern Florida, however, it may be planted at any time soil moisture is sufficient for germination and seedling establishment. Seed should be broadcast at a minimum of 25 to 30 lbs. per acre, and covered with 1\/2 in. of soil. Higher seeding rates up to 100 lbs. per acre can be used to obtain quicker establishment. Most producers use a rolling device after broadcasting the seed to give all the soil coverage necessary, and it produces a firm, smooth seedbed that conserves moisture. Precision planters, such as a cultipacker-type seeder or drill, may be used for more precise seed placement. Less seed should be required to obtain comparable stands when these types of planters are used. One of the best seeding methods is to firm the seedbed with a land roller, plant the seed with a drill, and follow with the land roller. Mixing seed with fertilizer and spreading both in one application is a popular method with many producers. If this method is used, do not let the mixture set for more than one day before spreading. Also, be aware of the possibility of losing the N and potassium to leaching since there is no root system to absorb these nutrients when they are applied. This may not be as much of a problem for spring plantings as it is for summer plantings that are made during the time of excessive rainfall.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e Overseeding rates depend on the amount of established or existing grass in the pasture area. Common application for overseeding is 50 lbs. per acre.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eFertilization:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e For new plantings of bahiagrass, apply 30 lbs. per acre of N, all of the P2O5, and half of the K2O recommended on your soil test report as soon as plants have emerged. Apply the remaining K2O and 50 to 70 lbs. \/ acre of nitrogen 30 to 50 days later. In southern Florida, or if a soil test report is not available, apply 25 lbs. per acre of P2O5 and 25 lbs. per acre of K2O with the N as soon as plants have emerged and apply an additional 25 lb\/A of K2O later with the second application of nitrogen. If manure or biosolids are used as the main source of nutrients, apply the entire annual application once the plants are large enough to withstand physical damage from the application. Magnesium is usually sufficient, but it can be applied with the initial fertilizer if a soil test indicates that it is low. Low magnesium is usually remedied by using dolomitic limestone when the soil is limed. Sulfur may or may not be needed, but can be added during establishment by using ammonium sulfate as the nitrogen source. Calcium will be sufficient when the pH is raised to the proper level. Micronutrient deficiencies are rare, and do not limit growth under typical production situations do not limit growth.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e From approximately Orlando south, recent soil fertility studies on established, grazed bahiagrass pastures have shown very little if any yield response to the application of P or K even though the soil may have tested low in these nutrients. This result may be explained by the fact that only the top six inches of soil is sampled for a soil test and roots of bahiagrass plants can absorb nutrients from much deeper in the soil profile. Additionally, between 70 and 85% of the P and K consumed in forage is recycled to the soil through manure. It is presently believed that soil testing for P and K in this southern region will not indicate whether a bahiagrass pasture will respond to an application of P or K. Therefore, in peninsular Florida, south of an east-west line t at runs through Orlando, no P or K is recommended for use on established grazed bahiagrass pastures, and soil testing for P and K will not be needed. The suggested fertility program for grazed established bahiagrass pastures south of Orlando is to apply about 60 lbs. of N alone during the spring. Phosphorous and potassium may need to be added to these pastures in the future if a pasture begins to perform poorly. From approximately Orlando on north, soil testing and fertilization recommendations will continue as in the past.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e In northern Florida, three fertilization options are recommended for established stands of bahiagrass. Detailed below, these are also printed as part of the soil test report from the extension soil testing laboratory. Choose the option which most closely fits your fertilizer budget, management objectives, and land capability. The P and K recommended on the soil test report should be modified according to the option chosen, because the P and K recommendation is dependent not only on the soil test results but also the amount of N used.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e Low-N Option (for grazed pastures only): Apply around 50 lbs. per acre N. At this level, N will still be the nutrient that limits forage yield even when the soil test level for P and K is low. Therefore, do not apply P or K. Do not use this option if you cut hay, because nutrient removal by hay is much greater than by grazing animals.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e Medium-N Option: Apply around 100 lbs. per acre N. At this level of N fertilization, P and K may be limited if your soil tested low in these nutrients. Apply 25 lbs per acre P2O5 if your soil tested low in P, and none if it tested medium. Apply 50 lbs per acre K2O if your soil tested low in K, and none if it tested medium. Retest your soil every second or third year to verify P and K levels. If you plan to make a late-season cutting of hay, apply around 80 lbs per acre N between August 1 and 15 (about 6 weeks before the growing season ends).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e High-N Option: Apply 160 lbs. per acre N and the recommended rates of P2O5 and K2O for each of your pastures. Split the N into two applications of 80 lbs N per acre each, applying in early Spring and early Summer. The fertilization rates suggested in this option are high enough to allow bahiagrass pasture to achieve above average production. Management and environmental factors will determine how much of the potential production is achieved and how much of the forage is utilized. A single cutting of hay can be made without need for additional fertilization.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e For established stands of bahiagrass, apply fertilizer in the early Spring (February - March) to maximize much-needed Spring growth. Bahiagrass is a very efficient forager, and recovers nutrients from deeper in the soil profile than other popular forage grasses (up to 70% of N applied is recovered), so danger of leaching losses is low. Bahiagrass has a somewhat unique trait of accumulating nutrients in its stolons. It has been estimated that the stolons in a fully-established, mature stand of bahiagrass that is well-fertilized may contain a reserve of nutrients that will last 2 to 3 years.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e If a good stand of legume (White Clover, etc.) exists in the pasture, N fertilizer may be reduced or eliminated altogether. Phosphorus and potassium recommendations for the particular legume should be followed.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eLiming\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e Soil testing should be used as a guide for applying lime. In southern Florida, lime to a pH of 5; in northern Florida, lime to a pH of 5.5. Bahiagrass pastures, once limed to the target pH, will require repeated liming depending on the source and amount of annual N application. Pasture may need to be limed again every 2 to 3 years if high rates (more than 100 lbs. per acre) of N from ammonium sulfate are used annually, but about every four years if only 60 lbs. N per acre from ammonium nitrate is applied yearly. A higher target pH is required when pastures are overseeded with a cool-season clover or ryegrass. If White Clover or other cool-season legumes are overseeded on a bahiagrass pasture, the pH should be raised to 6.5 prior to overseeding. A pH of 6.0 is needed for warm-season legumes and ryegrass. 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This pasture blend has provided our cattle (and will do the same for yours!) with the most efficient and durable cattle pasture available for warm climates in a convenient blend.~~~\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eHancock’s Cattle Pasture Grass Seed Mixture has a wide adaptability of soil conditions from Georgia clay type to Florida sandy loam. Our pasture grass seed mixture will perform in extremely hot climates such as Florida as well as moderate climates such as Georgia, South Carolina, Alabama, Mississippi, Louisiana, and Eastern Texas. 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The cattle will need to be removed for a retune of the plants if growing heights fall below 3 - 4 inches tall. Keeping cattle off until recovered to 12 in. height is recommended for best results in your pasture. In the Fall\/Winter, overseed your pasture with Hancock’s Pasture Ryegrass for year-round grazing.  Seed should be planted at 1\/4 to 1\/2 inch.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e**Mixture is pre-inoculated**\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"hancockseed.com","offers":[{"title":"50 lbs.","offer_id":8196885905509,"sku":"CTLPAST-MIX-50","price":149.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2622\/2254\/products\/Hancocks-Pasture-Seed-Mixes-482x400px_d25c71fa-0013-42c4-a17d-362625ec76da.jpg?v=1544743685"},{"product_id":"hancocks-argentine-bahia-grass-seed-coated","title":"Hancock's Argentine Bahia Grass Seed - Coated","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan color=\"#000000\" style=\"color: #000000;\" data-mce-style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eHancock's Argentine Bahia Grass is a great replacement option for problematic lawns and pastures, especially in warmer climates. Its deep and dense root structure allows it to perform well under drought conditions and it is one of the most environmentally-friendly lawn and pasture varieties available.~~~\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHancock's Argentine Bahia Grass is a great replacement option for problematic lawns and pastures, especially in warmer climates. Its deep and dense root structure allows it to perform well under drought conditions and it is one of the most environmentally-friendly lawn and pasture varieties available.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduct Information\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eApplication or Use:\u003c\/strong\u003e Lawn, Pasture, Ground Cover, Livestock Grazing, Cattle Forage, Cover Crop, Erosion Control\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGermination Time:\u003c\/strong\u003e 21 - 30 days, under optimal conditions\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrowing Locations:\u003c\/strong\u003e Warm Season Zone\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e Lawn - 3 - 5 inches or Pasture - 8 - 20 inches\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSunlight Requirements:\u003c\/strong\u003e 8+ hours, full sun for best results\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAdvantages:\u003c\/strong\u003e Drought tolerant, exceptional insect and disease resistant\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhen to Plant:\u003c\/strong\u003e Recommended planting time is spring and summer when nighttime temperatures are consistently 65+ degrees and 3 months prior to first frost.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCharacteristics\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHancock's Argentine Bahia Grass is a great replacement option for problematic lawns and pastures, especially in warmer climates. Its deep and dense root structure allows it to perform well under drought conditions and it is one of the most environmentally-friendly lawn and pasture varieties available.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eArgentine Bahia Grass has wide, broad leaves with a light to medium green color. Bahia's require a minimum of 8 hours of sunlight for optimal growth. Once established, Argentine Bahia Grass produces 10 to 12 feet of deep and dense root structure. Hancock’s Argentine Bahia grass seed is the best lawn grass and pasture grass seed available for southern climates, especially Florida. This variety makes an excellent low-maintenance permanent lawn grass or pasture grass for horses, cattle, and any other type of livestock.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCoated seed is surrounded in a clay based coating which aids in moisture retention for germination, birds tend not to eat the coated seed, and it is easier to see where it has been spread. The coating takes up a portion of the bag, which means less seed per pound but you are getting the added benefit of the coating.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e*Product packaging may appear different than what is pictured. \u003c\/strong\u003e~~~\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil Prep\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhen choosing to start a new lawn, remove old vegetation by using a de-thatcher, power rake or tiller to kill the existing vegetation. Rake or drag the area to remove debris and dead grass for a clean area. Ensure the soil is leveled and loosened to allow the seed to have good soil contact once spread on a clean seed bed.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIf you have an area with heavy weed coverage, we recommend starting fresh by killing and removing the existing vegetation. If you choose to use chemicals, herbicides or fertilizers, you must check with the product’s manufacturer prior to planting new seed to ensure the proper waiting period. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhen overseeding an existing area, mow your lawn at the lowest setting and bag the clippings. Rake or drag any areas that have dead thatch or debris.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSeeding\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSeeding Rate: 2 - 3 lbs. per 1,000 sq. ft. or 100-150 lbs. per acre\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOverseeding Rate: 1 - 2 lbs. per 1,000 sq. ft. or 50 - 100 lbs. per acre\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSpread at the recommended rate based on total area and whether it is bare ground or pre-existing vegetation.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSpreader Settings: There is not any one setting that applies for all brands of spreaders. We recommend reviewing the seed settings chart that came with your spreader or contact the manufacturer directly. Ensure you are choosing a seed on the list by the manufacturer that closely resembles the seed you are choosing to plant.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIf you have any concerns on what setting you should use, we recommend always starting with the smallest option then adjusting it to match the recommended seeding rate.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFertilizer\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGrass like all living things need food to survive. Food for grasses is fertilizer. We recommend fertilizing every 3 - 4 months with Hancock's 16-04-08 Lawn \u0026amp; Pasture Fertilizer. Our 16-04-08 Lawn and Pasture Fertilizer is custom blended to provide a slow-releasing, water-activated economical fertilizer. Hancock's 16-04-08 Lawn \u0026amp; Pasture Fertilizer can be applied at a rate of 5 lbs. per 1,000 sq. ft. or 250 lbs. per acre. The most probable cause of a declining lawn or pasture is poor nutrition. If you have any concerns about your soil, we recommend getting your soil tested to determine what nutrients you are low in as well as your pH. The results of the soil testing will give you the best information to amend your soil for the best grass growth.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWatering Schedule\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor best results, water your lawn each morning and evening for 30 minutes based on weather conditions, until the new seedlings have reached the height of 3 - 5 inches for lawns or 8 - 20 inches for pasture.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOnce they have reached that height, water 3 times per week as needed.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eFor best results, keep the soil moist while not over-watering the area or creating puddles.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGermination Time\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e21 - 30 days, under optimal conditions\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMowing Requirements\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLawns: Mow at 3 - 5 inches regularly.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePastures: Mow or allow grazing to keep pastures maintained at 8-20 inches.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"hancockseed.com","offers":[{"title":"5 lbs.","offer_id":12192533971045,"sku":"ARGBH-CTD-5","price":44.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"10 lbs.","offer_id":12192516505701,"sku":"ARGBH-CTD-10","price":68.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"25 lbs.","offer_id":12192533905509,"sku":"ARGBH-CTD-25","price":149.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"50 lbs.","offer_id":12192533938277,"sku":"ARGBH-CTD-50","price":259.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2622\/2254\/products\/Hancocks-Argentine-Bahia-Grass-Seed-Mix-close-up.jpg?v=1569279444"},{"product_id":"hancocks-pensacola-bahia-grass-seed-coated","title":"Hancock's Pensacola Bahia Grass Seed - Coated","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\"\u003eHancock’s Pensacola Bahia Grass Seed is a popular product for lawn and pasture applications in Florida and across the southeast United States. This variety settles into difficult, sandy soils where other options will not thrive.~~~\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\"\u003eHancock’s Pensacola 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 is excellent for sandy soils where many other grasses struggle to survive. Our Pensacola Bahia grass seed is harvested, processed and distributed from Hancock Seed Company, ensuring the highest quality Pensacola Bahia grass seed available.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduct Information\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eApplication or Use: \u003c\/strong\u003eLawn, Pasture, Ground Cover, Livestock Grazing, Cover Crop, Erosion Control\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGermination Time: \u003c\/strong\u003e21 - 30 days, under optimal conditions\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrowing Locations: \u003c\/strong\u003eWarm Season Zone, Transition Zone\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e Lawn - 3 - 5 inches; Pasture - 8 - 20 inches\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSunlight Requirements: \u003c\/strong\u003e8+ hours, full sun for best results\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTolerance: \u003c\/strong\u003eDrought tolerance, and exceptional insect and disease resistance; moderate tolerance to sandy soils.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhen to Plant: \u003c\/strong\u003eRecommended planting time is spring and summer when night time temperatures are consistently 65+ degrees and 3 months prior to first frost.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePensacola Bahiagrass is grown, harvested and processed by Hancock Farm \u0026amp; Seed Co., Inc. \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eAdaptation:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\"\u003eHancock’s Pensacola Bahia Grass Seed is commonly used for lawn and pasture applications across the Southern United States including Florida, Georgia, South Carolina, Alabama, Mississippi, Louisiana, Northeast Texas, and Southwest California. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\"\u003ePlanting and maintenance instructions are included.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eBahia in Florida\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\"\u003eBahiagrass is adapted to climatic conditions throughout Florida and can be grown on upland, well-drained sands, as well as the moist, poorly-drained flatwoods soils of peninsular Florida. In Florida, bahiagrass is used on more land area than any other single pasture species, covering an estimated 2.5 million acres. Most of this acreage is used for grazing, with some hay, sod, and seed harvested from pastures.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\"\u003eBahiagrass is a warm-season grass that produces more grazing in the summer than winter. Due to the longer growing season, forage growth is more evenly distributed throughout the year in southern Florida than in northern Florida. In southern Florida, growth of bahiagrass pastures slows in October, and many pastures have very little forage after mid-December, until the grass starts growing again during early March. In northern Florida, bahiagrass pastures are productive from April to November. On selected sites, the grazing season can be extended by overseeding cool-season legumes and grasses on the bahiagrass pastures. These cool-season forages provide additional late winter and early spring grazing.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\"\u003eBahiagrass is popular with Florida ranchers because it tolerates a wider range of soil conditions than other improved grasses, has the ability to produce moderate yields on soils of very low fertility, is easily established from seed, withstands close grazing, and is relatively free from damaging insects (except for mole crickets) and diseases.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\"\u003eOf the major perennial pasture grasses grown in Florida, bahiagrass is one of two propagated by seed. It is a heavy seed producer and begins sending up seed heads in early summer. Animals may graze bahiagrass seed heads and carry seed to new areas where it can become established, as the seed will germinate after passing through the digestive tract of cattle. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eCultivars\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\"\u003eBahiagrasses are native to South America and are widely distributed in Argentina, Uruguay, Paraguay and Brazil. Several different types have been introduced into the U.S.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\"\u003ePensacola is the most widely grown cultivar. It was found growing in Pensacola, Florida in 1935 by Escambia County Extension Agent, Ed Finlayson. Pensacola has long, narrow leaves, taller seed stalks, and it flowers earlier than other cultivars. Like other bahiagrasses, it has a fibrous root system capable of growing to a depth of 7 feet or more. Pensacola has some cold tolerance, but top growth is killed by moderate frosts. More early-season and late-season production can be obtained from the Pensacola types than from other bahiagrass cultivars In northern Florida.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003ePasture Use\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\"\u003eBahiagrass is used mainly for beef cattle pastures. If it is fertilized and rotationally grazed, it will carry about one animal unit per acre from approximately mid-March to mid-November (on southern Florida flatwoods). Carrying capacity will be much less (2.5 acres per animal unit) under continuous grazing on upland sands, and for a shorter period in northern Florida. The quality of bahiagrass forage is adequate for mature beef cattle, but weaned calves or stocker yearlings make relatively low daily gains, especially from July through September.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\"\u003eOver the years, bahiagrass has been compared with many other grasses at several locations in the state for both yield of dry matter, and animal response. The other improved grasses tend to out-yield the older cultivars of bahiagrass, especially at locations where they are best adapted. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\"\u003eAnimal response data is available for different locations within the state. In trials conducted at Belle Glade on organic soils, Argentine produced more animal gain per acre than Pensacola; both produced more than Pangola, and all produced less than St. Augustinegrass. Range Cattle Research and Education Center trials indicated little difference between Pensacola, Argentine, and Paraguay 22. Stargrasses have produced higher average daily gains and greater animal gain per acre than Pensacola Bahiagrass. At Gainesville, Pensacola Bahiagrass and Coastal Bermudagrass produced similar animal gains. Pensacola compared with Floralta Limpograss produced average daily gains that were similar, but carrying capacity and total animal gain per acre were greater for Limpograss. Work at the West Florida Research and Education Center indicates that Pensacola produces slightly more animal gain than Argentine. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\"\u003eRyegrass and various legumes can be successfully grown with bahiagrass if soil moisture is sufficient and if competition from the bahiagrass is reduced before seeding the companion crop. Competition from the bahiagrass can be reduced by grazing off the top growth, and disking or chopping the pasture just prior to or at seeding. Soil moisture is critical, especially for Ryegrass and White Clover; therefore, only selective sites should be overseeded with these cool season species. Irrigated or low-lying pastures in central and southern Florida, moist flatwoods in northeastern Florida, and clay soils in western Florida are suitable sites for overseeding these forages. The summer legumes—aeschynomene, Florida carpon desmodium, stylo, and phasey bean—are adapted to the moist flatwood soils in central and southern Florida. Other legumes— such as crimson clover, red clover, arrowleaf clover, alyceclover, hairy indigo, perennial peanut, and stylo—have been used on sites that have good soil moisture but do not flood. Legumes should be used with bahiagrass. They not only improve pasture quality and all aspects of animal performance, but also reduce the use of N fertilizer. However, incorporation of legumes precludes the use of herbicides to control broadleaf weeds.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eSeed Production \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\"\u003eBahiagrass seed production is another source of income on some ranches. Yields range from 50 to 150 lbs. and occasionally up to 350 lbs. of clean seed per acre. If a producer plans to harvest seed from a particular pasture or field of bahiagrass, field preparations should begin early in the year.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\"\u003eIf there is enough accumulated dead grass to supply fuel for burning in January or February, it should be burned. Burn after a rain when the tops have dried, but while the soil surface is still moist. Fertilize using the high N option, but split the N by applying the first application with P and K in February or March and the second application of N alone between late April and the end of May, before seed stalks have started to emerge and cattle have been removed. During the spring, keep the grass grazed as short as possible. Never let the top growth accumulate to the point where it lodges and completely shades the stolons. Not all seeds mature at the same time, but ripen throughout the summer. Seeds are mature and ready for harvest if they will strip off when pulled through partially closed fingers. The peak of seed maturation normally occurs in July for Pensacola. If a custom seed harvester is used, arrangements should be made well in advance of the expected harvest date. The remaining forage can be grazed or harvested for hay after the seed is harvested. The hay will be low in quality, and thus would be a good candidate for ammoniation.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eHay \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\"\u003eFertilized bahiagrass, cut at the pre-head stage of growth, makes good quality hay. However, it is difficult to cut and bale because the grass is dense and low-growing. Surplus pasture growth accounts for most of the bahiagrass hay. Much of it is low in quality because it is cut after the plants head out and, in some cases, after heads are combined for seed. If hay is harvested from a grazed pasture during the late Summer, it is suggested that additional N (60 to 80 lbs. per acre) be applied to grow the hay crop. Apply P and K if these nutrients were not applied in the Spring. Apply the fertilizer no later than six weeks prior to the end of the growing season, which occurs around October 1. When a field of bahiagrass is used only for hay production, with multiple cuts, use the same fertility program as would be used for Coastal Bermudagrasses or other hay type grasses.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eCrop Rotation \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\"\u003eBahiagrass is used in rotation with peanuts, soybeans, tobacco, and some vegetable crops grown on sandy soil. Growth of bahiagrass, after 2 to 3 years, the population level of certain nematodes and other pests is reduced. A slight increase in organic matter and an improvement in soil tilth may result.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e*Product packaging may appear different than what is pictured.\u003c\/strong\u003e~~~\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eLawn Applications:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\"\u003eEnsure that the seedbed is limed to a pH within the range of 5 - 6 before planting. The optimum temperature range for bahiagrass seed germination is 85 to 95° F. Summer may be the ideal time to plant in terms of optimum temperatures and moisture, but weed competition may be more severe.For new lawns, plant 5 to 10 lbs. per 1000 sq. ft. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\"\u003eFor overseeding an existing lawn, fill in the bare spots by spreading the area by hand or with a spreader. Remember after spreading the seed to lightly rake in the seed to cover no deeper than 1\/4 inch. To properly overseed the entire lawn use 2 to 5 lbs. per 1000 sq. ft. after removing unwanted dead or living vegetation.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\"\u003eFor new plantings of bahiagrass, apply 30 lbs. per acre of nitrogen, all of the P2O5, and half of the K2O recommended on your soil test report as soon as plants have emerged. Apply the remaining K2O and 50 to 70 lbs. \/ acre of nitrogen 30 to 50 days later. In southern Florida, or if a soil test report is not available, apply 25 lbs. per acre of P2O5 and 25 lbs. per acre of K2O with the N as soon as plants have emerged and apply an additional 25 lb\/A of K2O later with the second application of nitrogen. If manure or biosolids are used as the main source of nutrients, apply the entire annual application once the plants are large enough to withstand physical damage from the application. Sulfur may or may not be needed, but can be added during establishment by using ammonium sulfate as the nitrogen source. Calcium will be sufficient when the pH is raised to the proper level. Micronutrient deficiencies are rare, and do not limit growth under typical production situations do not limit growth.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\"\u003eBahiagrass seedlings are small and do not compete well with weeds. Therefore, weed control is very important during the first few months in the life of a new planting of bahiagrass. Also, the small seedlings are sensitive to phenoxy herbicides and thus mowing must be used to control weeds until the plants are 5 to 6\" tall and well-established. At that time, a phenoxy herbicide can be used to control broadleaf weeds.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003ePasture Applications: \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\"\u003eEnsure that the seedbed is limed to a pH within the range of 5-6 before planting. The optimum temperature range for bahiagrass seed germination is 85 to 95° F. summer may be the ideal time to plant in terms of optimum temperatures and moisture, but weed competition may be more severe.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\"\u003eFor new pastures, plant 50 to 100 lbs. per acre. Note that 25 lbs. takes 12 - 24 months to fully sod the pasture. The more seed applied to the lawn or pasture during the first planting, the faster the pasture will fully establish a sod or grass base, and prevent future overseeding to fill in bare spots.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\"\u003eSpring plantings may result in a more rapid establishment of a sod if an April or May drought is avoided. In southern Florida, however, it may be planted at any time soil moisture is sufficient for germination and seedling establishment. Seed should be broadcast at a minimum of 25 to 30 lbs. per acre, and covered with 1\/4 inch of soil. Higher seeding rates up to 100 lbs. per acre can be used to obtain quicker establishment. Most producers use a rolling device after broadcasting the seed to give all the soil coverage necessary, and it produces a firm, smooth seedbed that conserves moisture. Precision planters, such as a cultipacker-type seeder or drill, may be used for more precise seed placement. Less seed should be required to obtain comparable stands when these types of planters are used. One of the best seeding methods is to firm the seedbed with a land roller, plant the seed with a drill, and follow with the land roller. Mixing seed with fertilizer and spreading both in one application is a popular method with many producers. If this method is used, do not let the mixture set for more than one day before spreading. Also, be aware of the possibility of losing the N and potassium to leaching since there is no root system to absorb these nutrients when they are applied. This may not be as much of a problem for Spring plantings as it is for Summer plantings that are made during the time of excessive rainfall.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\"\u003eOverseeding rates depend on the amount of established or existing grass in the pasture area. Common application for overseeding is 50 lbs. per acre.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eFertilization\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\"\u003eFor new plantings of bahiagrass, apply 30 lbs. per acre of N, all of the P2O5, and half of the K2O recommended on your soil test report as soon as plants have emerged. Apply the remaining K2O and 50 to 70 lbs. \/ acre of nitrogen 30 to 50 days later. In southern Florida, or if a soil test report is not available, apply 25 lbs. per acre of P2O5 and 25 lbs. per acre of K2O with the N as soon as plants have emerged and apply an additional 25 lb\/A of K2O later with the second application of nitrogen. If manure or biosolids are used as the main source of nutrients, apply the entire annual application once the plants are large enough to withstand physical damage from the application. Sulfur may or may not be needed, but can be added during establishment by using ammonium sulfate as the nitrogen source. Calcium will be sufficient when the pH is raised to the proper level. Micronutrient deficiencies are rare, and do not limit growth under typical production situations do not limit growth.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\"\u003eFrom approximately Orlando south, recent soil fertility studies on established, grazed bahiagrass pastures have shown very little if any yield response to the application of P or K even though the soil may have tested low in these nutrients. This result may be explained by the fact that only the top six inches of soil is sampled for a soil test and roots of bahiagrass plants can absorb nutrients from much deeper in the soil profile. Additionally, between 70 and 85% of the P and K consumed in forage is recycled to the soil through manure. It is presently believed that soil testing for P and K in this southern region will not indicate whether a bahiagrass pasture will respond to an application of P or K. Therefore, in peninsular Florida, south of an east-west line that runs through Orlando, no P or K is recommended for use on established grazed bahiagrass pastures, and soil testing for P and K will not be needed. The suggested fertility program for grazed established bahiagrass pastures south of Orlando is to apply about 60 lbs. of N alone during the spring. Phosphorous and potassium may need to be added to these pastures in the future if a pasture begins to perform poorly. From approximately Orlando on north, soil testing and fertilization recommendations will continue as in the past.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\"\u003eIn northern Florida, three fertilization options are recommended for established stands of bahiagrass. Detailed below, these are also printed as part of the soil test report from the extension soil testing laboratory. Choose the option which most closely fits your fertilizer budget, management objectives, and land capability. The P and K recommended on the soil test report should be modified according to the option chosen, because the P and K recommendation is dependent not only on the soil test results but also the amount of N used.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\"\u003eFor established stands of bahiagrass, apply fertilizer in the early spring (February - March) to maximize much-needed spring growth. Bahiagrass is a very efficient forager, and recovers nutrients from deeper in the soil profile than other popular forage grasses (up to 70% of N applied is recovered), so danger of leaching losses is low. Bahiagrass has a somewhat unique trait of accumulating nutrients in its stolons. It has been estimated that the stolons in a fully-established, mature stand of bahiagrass that is well-fertilized may contain a reserve of nutrients that will last 2 to 3 years.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\"\u003eIf a good stand of legume (White Clover, etc.) exists in the pasture, N fertilizer may be reduced or eliminated altogether. Phosphorus and potassium recommendations for the particular legume should be followed.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eLiming\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\"\u003eSoil testing should be used as a guide for applying lime. In southern Florida, lime to a pH of 5; in northern Florida, lime to a pH of 5.5. Bahiagrass pastures, once limed to the target pH, will require repeated liming depending on the source and amount of annual N application. Pasture may need to be limed again every 2 to 3 years if high rates (more than 100 lbs. per acre) of N from ammonium sulfate are used annually, but about every four years if only 60 lbs. N per acre from ammonium nitrate is applied yearly. A higher target pH is required when pastures are overseeded with a cool-season clover or ryegrass. If White Clover or other cool-season legumes are overseeded on a bahiagrass pasture, the pH should be raised to 6.5 prior to overseeding. A pH of 6.0 is needed for warm-season legumes and ryegrass. Although soil testing for P and K on bahiagrass pastures is not recommended for south Florida, soil testing for pH every three years as a guide for lime application remains essential.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\"\u003eWhen establishing bahiagrass on new land that is very acidic, try to apply and incorporate the lime 6 to 12 months before planting the bahiagrass so that the lime will have had sufficient time to neutralize the soil acidity.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"hancockseed.com","offers":[{"title":"5 lbs.","offer_id":12192548192357,"sku":"PENBH-CTD-5","price":35.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"10 lbs.","offer_id":12192552910949,"sku":"PENBH-CTD-10","price":57.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"25 lbs.","offer_id":12192552943717,"sku":"PENBH-CTD-25","price":106.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"50 lbs.","offer_id":12192552976485,"sku":"PENBH-CTD-50","price":142.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2622\/2254\/products\/pensacola-bahia-grass.jpg?v=1738173130"},{"product_id":"hancocks-orchardgrass","title":"Hancock's Orchardgrass Seed","description":"\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eHancock's Orchard grass is considered a very leafy, early to medium variety with excellent hardiness and persistence.~~~\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eOrchardgrass is widely used for pasture, hay and silage in the cool climate growing areas. This Orchardgrass seed can be mixed with clover for hay production as well as increased forage yield. Hancock's orchard grass is considered a very leafy, early to medium variety with excellent hardiness and persistence. Hancock's Orchardgrass has been a consistent producer for hay, forage, and silage and is very comparable to Potomac and Sterling orchardgrasses. With a broad area of adaptation, Orchard grass has performed exceptionally well from the Pacific Northwest through the central plains to the mid Atlantic states. Performing well on soils with moderately poor drainage, It also exhibits early spring growth and strong growth in the fall. Orchard grass also combines exceptionally well with legumes, developing a very productive stand for many years and a great pasture grass seed mixture. This variety is early maturing and endophyte free.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduct Information\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eApplication or Use:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003ePasture, Cattle Forage, Livestock Grazing, Erosion Control, Cover Crop, Hay Production\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGermination Time:\u003c\/strong\u003e 21 - 28 days, under optimal conditions\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrowing Locations:\u003c\/strong\u003e Transition Zone \u0026amp; Cool Season\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 8 - 20 inches\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSunlight Requirements:\u003c\/strong\u003e 6+ hours, full sun for best results\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAdvantages:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eIncreased forage, hardy and persistence, adapts well to variety of soils.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eWhen to Plant: \u003c\/strong\u003eRecommended planting time is spring and fall when night time temperatures are consistently below 65 degrees.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e*Product packaging may appear different than what is pictured.\u003c\/strong\u003e~~~\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSeeding methods\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e 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.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eFertilizer and lime\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e 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.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePasture management\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e When managed properly, orchardgrass will produce excellent results in pasture programs for dairy and beef. Properly managed orchardgrass plants will have a higher leaf-to-stem ratio than tall fescue. Several research studies have demonstrated higher animal intake and better animal performance from orchardgrass pasture as compared with tall fescue pasture, especially during spring and early summer. During a three-year study in Missouri, yearling steers gained 1.75 pounds per day on orchardgrass pasture, 1.16 pounds on tall fescue and 1.84 pounds on bromegrass. In the study, the carrying capacity of orchardgrass was well above bromegrass and slightly less than fescue. In a similar study involving cow\/calf pairs, calves gained 1.80 pounds per day on orchardgrass and 1.51 pounds per day on fescue.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e Mixtures of orchardgrass and clover (red or ladino) are very popular for pasture in Missouri. Rotational grazing with heavy stocking rates of cattle will give better animal performance and reduce spot grazing. If plants are continually grazed short, they will be weakened and stands may be depleted. Close grazing can be especially detrimental during hot weather. Heavy grazing of orchardgrass during October can decrease carbohydrate storage and lead to some winter kill of plants. Stands of orchardgrass will often be more persistent when grown with a companion legume.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e Management for hay\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e Orchardgrass will produce excellent yields when grown in pure stands or with legumes. When using pure stands for hay, it is imperative that nitrogen be applied in combination with adequate phosphorous and potassium.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e Harvesting the spring growth of orchardgrass at late-boot to early-head stage will produce higher quality forage than allowing the plant to mature further. This early harvest will also help increase yield of high quality re-growth. Forage researchers and several Missouri farmers have observed less damage to plants from summer heat and drought when the first harvest is made early and plants have time to re-grow before the stress. Some south Missouri farmers have reported almost 100 percent loss of stands when harvest was delayed to the late bloom stage. This can be more of a concern when late harvest is followed by high temperatures and low moisture supply.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e As with close grazing, close cutting can lead to stand reduction. Harvesting at a height of four inches will help maintain strong root reserves, leading to fast recovery of re-growth and better stand persistence. Mixtures of orchardgrass with alfalfa or red clover should be managed to favor the legume. This is especially true with reference to fertilizer application and stage of maturity to harvest. Alfalfa orchardgrass mixtures should normally be harvested when alfalfa is at early bloom to one tenth bloom. This harvest state will produce good dry-matter yields, quality forage and favor stand persistence of the alfalfa.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e Diseases\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e Many diseases attack orchardgrass. Stem rust, leaf spots, brown stripe and scald are among the most prevalent in Missouri and surrounding states. Recent evidence from the University of Missouri's orchardgrass breeding program showed that the presence of rust on leaves lowered animal digestibility of the forage. Three years of grazing studies have documented that rust-infected orchardgrass varieties gave 0.2 to 0.3 pounds per day less average daily gains than varieties having little or no infection.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e Diseases of orchardgrass are also partly responsible for stand depletions. Data from the University of Missouri showed that when the stem rust pathogen is present, orchardgrass stands are severely depleted during late July and throughout the month of August. The best and most practical means of controlling diseases, hence improving animal performance and stand persistence, is to plant varieties that are resistant or highly tolerant to foliar diseases.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e Seed production\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e The production of orchardgrass seed has not been a big business in Missouri. This is probably due to less demand than for tall fescue seed and because very few acres of orchardgrass are grown alone, making them suitable for seed harvest. Some producers have experienced difficulty in producing well-filled, high-quality seed. With the release of a more persistent, better performing variety, some Missouri farmers may be interested in seed production.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e Good seed yields should be expected when farmers apply fertilizer according to soil test recommendations. This will usually include 60 to 80 pounds N applied in December or January. Higher rates of N will tend to encourage lodging. Nitrogen needs to be applied earlier than for hay production, as early applications form reproductive growth over leafy growth.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e Seed yields also can be increased by clipping and removing the stubble shortly after each year's seed harvest. The summer re-growth may be used for grazing, but avoid heavy grazing during September and October. Forage can be grazed later in the fall when plants have become more winter hardy. However, this late fall growth will be less acceptable to cattle than tall fescue.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e Summary\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e Orchardgrass will respond to good fertility and management practices by producing 2-1\/2 to 4 tons of high quality forage per acre. Early stand depletion has been one of the major complaints from farmers. With the development of more disease-resistant varieties to help maintain longer-lived stands, orchardgrass can take its place as one of the important cool-season grasses in Missouri.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e Courtesy of MU Extension\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"hancockseed.com","offers":[{"title":"5 lbs.","offer_id":42304613253344,"sku":"HOGR-RAW-5","price":33.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"10 lbs.","offer_id":42304613286112,"sku":"HOGR-RAW-10","price":51.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"25 lbs.","offer_id":42304613318880,"sku":"HOGR-RAW-25","price":119.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"50 lbs.","offer_id":13641291825201,"sku":"HOGR-RAW-50","price":179.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2622\/2254\/products\/Orchardgrass-482x400px.jpg?v=1548041017"},{"product_id":"hancocks-argentine-bahia-spring-and-summer-grass-seed-mix","title":"Hancock's Argentine Bahia Spring \u0026 Summer Grass Seed Mix","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\" color=\"#000000\" data-mce-style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eHancock's Argentine Bahia Spring \u0026amp; Summer Grass Seed Mix is a great replacement option for problematic lawns and pastures, especially in warmer climates. Its deep and dense root structure allows it to perform well under drought conditions and it is one of the most environmentally-friendly lawn and pasture varieties available. The Brown Top Millet is added to assist in fast ground coverage, retaining soil moisture and preventing soil and seed erosion.~~~\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eHancock's Argentine Bahia Spring \u0026amp; Summer Grass Seed Mix is a great replacement option for problematic lawns and pastures, especially in warmer climates. Its deep and dense root structure allows it to perform well under drought conditions and it is one of the most environmentally-friendly lawn and pasture varieties available. The Brown Top Millet is added to assist in fast ground coverage, retaining soil moisture and preventing soil and seed erosion.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduct Information\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eApplication or Use: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eLawn, Pasture, Ground Cover, Cattle Forage, Livestock Grazing, Cover Crop, Erosion Control\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eGermination Time:\u003c\/strong\u003e Brown Top Millet - 5 - 7 days; Argentine Bahia - 21 - 30 days, under optimal conditions\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eGrowing Locations:\u003c\/strong\u003e Warm Season Zone\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eHeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eLawn - 3 - 5 inches; Pasture - 8 - 20 inches (It is very important to keep the newly seeded areas watered and mowed to prevent the Brown Top Millet from overcrowding or shading out the young seedlings.)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eSunlight Requirements:\u003c\/strong\u003e 8+ hours, full sun for best results\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eTolerance:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eStarter seed offers fast ground coverage, retaining soil moisture and preventing erosion.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eWhen to Plant:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eRecommended planting time is spring and summer when night time temperatures are consistently 65+ degrees and 3 months prior to first frost.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCharacteristics\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eHancock's Argentine Bahia Spring \u0026amp; Summer Grass Seed Mix is a great replacement option for problematic lawns and pastures, especially in warmer climates. Its deep and dense root structure allows it to perform well under drought conditions and it is one of the most environmentally-friendly lawn and pasture varieties available.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eArgentine Bahia Grass has wide, broad leaves with a light to medium green color. Bahia's require a minimum of 8 hours of sunlight for optimal growth. Once established, Argentine Bahia Grass produces 10 to 12 feet of deep and dense root structure. Hancock’s Argentine Bahia grass seed is the best lawn grass and pasture grass seed available for southern climates, especially Florida. This variety makes an excellent low-maintenance permanent lawn grass or pasture grass for horses, cattle, and any other type of livestock.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eThe Brown Top Millet is added to assist in fast ground coverage, retaining soil moisture and preventing soil and seed erosion. The Brown Top Millet will germinate in 7 days under optimal conditions and grow for approximately 65 days. It is very important to keep the newly seeded areas watered and mowed to prevent the Brown Top Millet from overcrowding or shading out the Argentine Bahia seedlings.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eCoated seed is surrounded in a clay based coating which aids in moisture retention for germination, birds tend not to eat the coated seed, and it is easier to see where it has been spread. The coating takes up a portion of the bag, which means less seed per pound but you are getting the added benefit of the coating. The raw seed is just how it sounds, seed in the purest form - not coated or mixed with anything.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eHancock's Argentine Spring \u0026amp; Summer Grass Seed Mix contains:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eArgentine Bahia Grass Seed - Coated\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eBrown Top Millet Seed - Raw\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eHancock's Argentine Spring \u0026amp; Summer Grass Seed mix typically has Argentine Bahia Grass Seed and Brown Top Millet Seed. The percentages of mixes can vary slightly from year to year. Please call our office with any questions (800-552-1027).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e*Product packaging may appear different than what is pictured. \u003c\/strong\u003e~~~\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil Prep\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eWhen choosing to start a new lawn, remove old vegetation by using a de-thatcher, power rake or tiller to kill the existing vegetation. Rake or drag the area to remove debris and dead grass for a clean area. Ensure the soil is leveled and loosened to allow the seed to have good soil contact once spread on a clean seed bed.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIf you have an area with heavy weed coverage, we recommend starting fresh by killing and removing the existing vegetation. If you choose to use chemicals, herbicides or fertilizers, you must check with the product’s manufacturer prior to planting new seed to ensure the proper waiting period. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eWhen overseeding an existing area, mow your lawn at the lowest setting and bag the clippings. Rake or drag any areas that have dead thatch or debris.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSeeding\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eSeeding Rate: 2 - 3 lbs. per 1,000 sq. ft. or 100-150 lbs. per acre\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eOverseeding Rate: 1 - 2 lbs. per 1,000 sq. ft. or 50 - 100 lbs. per acre\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eSpread at the recommended rate based on total area and whether it is bare ground or pre-existing vegetation.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eSpreader Settings: There is not any one setting that applies for all brands of spreaders. We recommend reviewing the seed settings chart that came with your spreader or contact the manufacturer directly. Ensure you are choosing a seed on the list by the manufacturer that closely resembles the seed you are choosing to plant.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eIf you have any concerns on what setting you should use, we recommend always starting with the smallest option then adjusting it to match the recommended seeding rate.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFertilizer\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eGrass like all living things need food to survive. Food for grasses is fertilizer. We recommend fertilizing every 3 - 4 months with \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/hancockseed.com\/products\/160408-lawn-pasture-fertilizer\" title=\"Hancock's Lawn \u0026amp; Pasture Fertilizer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eHancock's 16-04-08 Lawn \u0026amp; Pasture Fertilizer\u003c\/a\u003e. Our 16-04-08 Lawn and Pasture Fertilizer is custom blended to provide a slow-releasing, water-activated economical fertilizer. Hancock's 16-04-08 Lawn \u0026amp; Pasture Fertilizer can be applied at a rate of 5 lbs. per 1,000 sq. ft. or 250 lbs. per acre. The most probable cause of a declining lawn or pasture is poor nutrition. If you have any concerns about your soil, we recommend getting your soil tested to determine what nutrients you are low in as well as your pH. The results of the soil testing will give you the best information to amend your soil for the best grass growth.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWatering Schedule\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eFor best results, water your lawn each morning and evening for 30 minutes based on weather conditions, until the new seedlings have reached the height of 3 - 5 inches for lawns or 8 - 20 inches for pasture.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eOnce they have reached that height, water 3 times per week as needed. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eFor best results, keep the soil moist while not over-watering the area or creating puddles.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGermination Time\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBrown Top Millet - 7 days, under optimal conditions\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eArgentine Bahia - 21 - 30 days, under optimal conditions\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMowing Requirements\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eLawns: Mow at 3 - 5 inches regularly.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003ePastures: Mow or allow grazing to keep pastures maintained at 8-20 inches.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIt is very important to keep the newly seeded areas watered and mowed at 3 - 5 inches to prevent the Brown Top Millet from overcrowding or shading out the Argentine Bahia seedlings.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"hancockseed.com","offers":[{"title":"5 lbs.","offer_id":32586120396849,"sku":"ARGS\u0026S-MIX-5","price":46.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"10 lbs.","offer_id":32586120429617,"sku":"ARGS\u0026S-MIX-10","price":69.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"25 lbs.","offer_id":32586120462385,"sku":"ARGS\u0026S-MIX-25","price":139.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"50 lbs.","offer_id":32586120495153,"sku":"ARGS\u0026S-MIX-50","price":239.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2622\/2254\/products\/HancocksArgentineBahiaSpring_SummerGrassSeedMix-Image_3_1.jpg?v=1652360063"},{"product_id":"hancocks-common-bermuda-spring-summer-grass-seed-mix","title":"Hancock's Common Bermuda Spring \u0026 Summer Grass Seed Mix","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eHancock's Bermuda Grass Seed Mix is the ideal solution for lawn and pasture grass areas that many other grass varieties will not grow or have not grown well, and was featured in \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/hancockseed.com\/blogs\/hancock-seed-co\/better-homes-gardens-best-splurge-grass-seeds-of-2023\"\u003eBetter Homes and Gardens: Best Grass Seeds of 2023\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.bhg.com\/best-grass-seeds-7483377\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"The 8 Best Grass Seed of 2024 for a Luscious Landscape\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eBetter Homes and Gardens: Best Grass Seed of 2024\u003c\/a\u003e. Our Bermuda Grass Seed Mix is also commonly used for erosion control applications. Hancock's Bermuda Grass Seed Mix is recommended for lawn or pasture grass seed applications in the central and southern United States.~~~\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eHancock's Bermuda Grass Seed Mix is the ideal solution for lawn and pasture grass areas that many other grass varieties will not grow or have not grown well. Our Bermuda Grass Seed Mix is also commonly used for erosion control applications. Hancock's Bermuda Grass Seed Mix is recommended for lawn or pasture grass seed applications in the central and southern United States. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduct Information\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eApplication or Use:\u003c\/strong\u003e Lawn, Pasture, Livestock Grazing, Cattle Forage, Erosion Control, Cover Crop, Ground Cover\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eGermination Time:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eBrown Top Millet -\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e5 - 7 days \u0026amp; Bermuda 7 - 14, days under optimal conditions\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrowing Locations:\u003c\/strong\u003e Warm Season \u0026amp; Transition Zone\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eLawn – 1 - 3 inches or Pasture – 8 - 12 inches\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSunlight Requirements:\u003c\/strong\u003e 8+ hours, full sun for best results\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAdvantages:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eExtreme drought and traffic tolerance with moderate tolerance to soils with poor nutrients.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhen to Plant:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eRecommended planting time is spring and summer when nighttime temperatures are consistently 65+ degrees and 3 months prior to first frost.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e Hancock's Bermuda Grass Seed Mix contains the perfect mixture of Bermuda grass seed and quick-cover grass seed (to insure the Bermuda grass seedlings are not choked out during the establishment stage). Hancock's Bermuda Grass Seed Mix has performed well in dry, sandy areas, wet areas, horse pastures, wash-outs, new pasture applications, new lawn applications, and where many other grass varieties will not grow.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eAdaptation\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e Hancock's Bermuda Grass Seed Mix is recommended for the southern U.S., including Florida, Georgia, South Carolina, North Carolina, Virginia, Kentucky, Tennessee, Alabama, Mississippi, Louisiana, Arkansas, Oklahoma, Texas, New Mexico, Arizona, and Southern California and Hawaii. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e Planting and maintenance instructions are included. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e Mixture:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e Spring \u0026amp; Summer\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e 75% - Un-Hulled and Coated Common Bermuda Grass Seed\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e 25% Browntop Millet\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e This S\u0026amp;S mix is shipped March 1 through September 30, unless otherwise requested.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e Hancock's Spring and Summer Bermuda Grass Seed Mix contains 75% Un-Hulled and Coated Bermuda grass seed and 25% Browntop Millet. The Browntop Millet is added to assist in fast ground coverage, retaining soil moisture, and preventing soil and seed erosion. The Browntop Millet will also quickly establish an effective germination environment for the permanent Bermuda grass. The Browntop Millet will germinate in 5 to 7 days with adequate soil moisture and grow for approximately 65 days. The permanent Bermuda grass will establish beneath the protective Browntop Millet's coverage during the Browntop Millet's 65-day growing cycle. It is very important to keep the newly seeded areas watered and mowed to prevent the Browntop Millet from overcrowding or shading out the young Bermuda Grass seedlings. Please refer closely to the planting guide provided with your order to insure a successful seeding and establishment experience. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRave Reviews\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eIt's no secret why Hancock's Bermuda Grass Seed Mix is so popular. The answer is \"because it works\"! Here are a few of our favorite reviews from clients who have planted Hancock's Bermuda Grass Seed Mix:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\"This was my first time ordering and it was a great experience; your website is very easy to navigate and read about the seed options,\" writes customer Raelene P. \"Quick shipping. I spread my seed yesterday and it was very easy using the directions included. Will definitely be buying from you again!\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\"So far the seed germinated in about 8 days,\" says Willard L. \"Looks like almost full germination. Grass is up and I’m watering every afternoon. Happy with purchase and will buy again from Hancock seed.\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e*Product packaging may appear different than what is pictured.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e~~~\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e Remove all old vegetation to prepare a clean seedbed by means of a rake (lawn) or disc (pasture). Drag or rake area to loosen and level any hard or uneven spots if needed.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eBroadcast seed at recommended rate. Drag, rake or roll lightly to cover the seed no more than 1\/8 in. below surface. If you are overseeding an existing lawn or pasture, it is essential to mow existing grass low and incorporate seed 1\/4 in. into soil for best results.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eFor lawns, apply 5-10 lbs. of 16-04-08 slow release fertilizer per 1000 sq. ft., four times a year (late Spring, Mid-summer, late Summer, and early Fall) for the first two years. Apply 5 lbs. per 1000 sq. ft. two times (mid-Summer, late Summer) a year after a fully established lawn has been accomplished. For pasture fertilization, Apply 250 lbs. of 16-04-08 slow release fertilizer per acre in late Spring, mid-Summer and early Fall. Animals that are grazing will damage the Bermuda grass if the pasture is not fertilized annually. The grass must be provided with adequate nutrients to compete with the animals.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eApply lawn irrigation for approximately 30 minutes every evening until soil is damp, and germination has occurred. Irrigate newly-seeded lawns every other day until the grass reaches 6 in., then water recommended 3 times a week if needed.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"hancockseed.com","offers":[{"title":"25 lbs.","offer_id":32586874650673,"sku":"BERMS\u0026S-MIX-25","price":107.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"50 lbs.","offer_id":32586874683441,"sku":"BERMS\u0026S-MIX-50","price":159.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2622\/2254\/products\/bermuda-grass-seed-golf-course_97fa71d0-4f0b-4db6-a564-97c1c4ecbdec.jpg?v=1652362890"},{"product_id":"hancocks-common-bermuda-fall-winter-grass-seed-mix","title":"Hancock's Common Bermuda Fall \u0026 Winter Grass Seed Mix","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eHancock's Bermuda Grass Seed Mix is the ideal solution for lawn and pasture grass areas that many other grass varieties will not grow or have not grown well. Our Bermuda Grass Seed Mix is also commonly used for erosion control applications. Hancock's Bermuda Grass Seed Mix is recommended for lawn or pasture grass seed applications in the central and southern United States.~~~\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eHancock's Bermuda Grass Seed Mix is the ideal solution for lawn and pasture grass areas that many other grass varieties will not grow or have not grown well. Our Bermuda Grass Seed Mix is also commonly used for erosion control applications. Hancock's Bermuda Grass Seed Mix is recommended for lawn or pasture grass seed applications in the central and southern United States. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduct Information\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eApplication or Use:\u003c\/strong\u003e Lawn, Pasture, Livestock Grazing, Cattle Forage, Erosion Control, Cover Crop\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGermination Time:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ryegrass - 5 - 7 days, Common Bermuda 7 - 14 days, under optimal conditions\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrowing Locations:\u003c\/strong\u003e Warm Season \u0026amp; Transition Zone\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e Lawn - 1 - 3 inches or Pasture - 8 - 12 inches\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSunlight Requirements:\u003c\/strong\u003e 8+ hours, full sun for best results\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAdvantages:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eExtreme drought and traffic tolerance with moderate tolerance to soils with poor nutrients\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eWhen to Plant: \u003c\/strong\u003eRecommended planting time is fall and winter when nighttime temperatures are consistently below 65 degrees.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eHancock's Bermuda Grass Seed Mix contains the perfect mixture of Bermuda grass seed and quick-cover grass seed (to insure the Bermuda grass seedlings are not choked out during the establishment stage). Hancock's Bermuda Grass Seed Mix has performed well in dry, sandy areas, wet areas, horse pastures, wash-outs, new pasture applications, new lawn applications, and where many other grass varieties will not grow.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eAdaptation\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e Hancock's Bermuda Grass Seed Mix is recommended for the southern U.S., including Florida, Georgia, South Carolina, North Carolina, Virginia, Kentucky, Tennessee, Alabama, Mississippi, Louisiana, Arkansas, Oklahoma, Texas, New Mexico, Arizona, and Southern California and Hawaii. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e Planting and maintenance instructions are included. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eFall \u0026amp; Winter Mixture:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eCommon Bermuda Grass Seed\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eGulf Annual Ryegrass\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eBrown Top Millet\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e Hancock's Fall \u0026amp; Winter Common Bermuda grass seed mixture contains 75% Un-Hulled and Coated Bermuda grass seed and 25% Annual Ryegrass. The Annual Ryegrass is added to assist in fast ground coverage, retaining soil moisture, and preventing soil and seed erosion. The Annual Rye will also provide an effective spring germination environment for the permanent Bermuda grass. The Annual Ryegrass will begin to die out as spring nighttime temperatures increase to 65-70 degrees. The Bermuda grass will begin to emerge through the established Annual Ryegrass root structure as the Annual Ryegrass begins to die out. Bermuda Grass seed requires 2-3 weeks of constant 65 to 70 degree nighttime temperatures, combined with soil moisture to stimulate germination. It is important to water and mow the newly seeded areas in the spring. This prevents the Annual Ryegrass from overcrowding and shading out the young Bermuda Grass seedlings as they emerge. Please refer closely to the planting guide provided with your order to insure a successful seeding and establishment experience.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRave Reviews\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eIt's no secret why Hancock's Bermuda Grass Seed Mix is so popular. The answer is \"because it works\"! Here are a few of our favorite reviews from clients who have planted Hancock's Bermuda Grass Seed Mix:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\"This was my first time ordering and it was a great experience; your website is very easy to navigate and read about the seed options,\" writes customer Raelene P. \"Quick shipping. I spread my seed yesterday and it was very easy using the directions included. Will definitely be buying from you again!\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\"So far the seed germinated in about 8 days,\" says Willard L. \"Looks like almost full germination. Grass is up and I’m watering every afternoon. Happy with purchase and will buy again from Hancock seed.\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e*Product packaging may appear different than what is pictured.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e~~~\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e Remove all old vegetation to prepare a clean seedbed by means of a rake (lawn) or disc (pasture). Drag or rake area to loosen and level any hard or uneven spots if needed.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eBroadcast seed at recommended rate. Drag, rake or roll lightly to cover the seed no more than 1\/8 in. below surface. If you are overseeding an existing lawn or pasture, it is essential to mow existing grass low and incorporate seed 1\/4 in. into soil for best results.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eFor lawns, apply 5-10 lbs. of 16-04-08 slow release fertilizer per 1000 sq. ft., four times a year (late Spring, Mid-summer, late Summer, and early Fall) for the first two years. Apply 5 lbs. per 1000 sq. ft. two times (mid-Summer, late Summer) a year after a fully established lawn has been accomplished. For pasture fertilization, Apply 250 lbs. of 16-04-08 slow release fertilizer per acre in late Spring, mid-Summer and early Fall. Animals that are grazing will damage the Bermuda grass if the pasture is not fertilized annually. The grass must be provided with adequate nutrients to compete with the animals.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eApply lawn irrigation for approximately 30 minutes every evening until soil is damp, and germination has occurred. Irrigate newly-seeded lawns every other day until the grass reaches 6 in., then water recommended 3 times a week if needed.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"hancockseed.com","offers":[{"title":"25 lbs.","offer_id":32586877861937,"sku":"BERMF\u0026W-MIX-25","price":107.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"50 lbs.","offer_id":32586877894705,"sku":"BERMF\u0026W-MIX-50","price":149.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2622\/2254\/products\/bermuda-grass-seed-golf-course_ccf9a1d6-3f3b-4a00-8e4a-fb0bca90de4d.jpg?v=1652362842"},{"product_id":"hancocks-southeast-cattle-forage-fall-winter-seed-mix","title":"Hancock's Southeast Cattle Forage Fall \u0026 Winter Seed","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eOur seasonal cattle forage blend is a great way to “beef” up your pastures seasonally for the spring\/summer and fall\/winter, while also improving your soil. This convenient blend consists of four high-quality annual legumes and grasses that grow great in the Southeast United States. This mixture can be grown on a wide array of soils with great success.~~~\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eOur seasonal cattle forage blend is a great way to “beef” up your pastures seasonally for the spring\/summer and fall\/winter, while also improving your soil. This convenient blend consists of four high-quality annual legumes and grasses that grow great in the Southeast United States. This mixture can be grown on a wide array of soils with great success. The average crude protein for this mix is approximately 12 to 15% depending on stage. This Southeast Annual Cattle Forage blend is a great way to increase the quality of the pasture as well as improving the soil for future plantings. The blend will grow well in the following states: Florida, Georgia, South Carolina, Alabama, Mississippi, Louisiana, and Eastern Texas.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduct Information\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eApplication or Use:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003ePasture, Cattle Forage, Livestock Grazing, Food Plot, Cover Crop, Erosion Control\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eGermination Time:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e7 - 14, days, under optimal conditions\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrowing Locations:\u003c\/strong\u003e Warm Season \u0026amp; Transition Zone\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1 - 3 feet\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSunlight Requirements:\u003c\/strong\u003e 6+ hours, full sun for best results\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAdvantages:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eConvenient blend of high protein annual varieties, while also improving soil content.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eWhen to Plant: \u003c\/strong\u003eRecommended planting time is fall and winter when night time temperatures are consistently below 65 degrees. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHancock's Southeast Cattle Forage Fall \u0026amp; Winter Seed Mix:\u003cbr\u003ePasture Ryegrass\u003cbr\u003eWinter Pea\u003cbr\u003eCoker 227 Oat\u003cbr\u003eBlackhawk Arrowleaf Clover\u003cbr\u003eDaikon Radish\u003cbr\u003eRape\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003ePlease note that often varieties will be substituted with other suitable varieties as harvests run short from season to season.   We will always strive to substitute with the absolute best varieties available.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cstrong\u003e*Product packaging may appear different than what is pictured.\u003c\/strong\u003e~~~\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eWe recommend planting this mixture on well-prepared PLOWED GROUND. Plant the spring\/summer blend April 1 – October 1 and plant the fall\/winter blend October 1 – April. For best results, graze this annual blend only once it reaches a minimum of 8 in. in height, NOT BEFORE. If your cattle graze this down to 4 in., please remove and allow the crop to retune.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSEEDMAN’S TIP:\u003c\/strong\u003e Oldtimers say when the first cow lays down, it means it’s time run the others out of there! Graze them hard 4 to 6 hours a day and remove in the evening to get the most out of this blend.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"hancockseed.com","offers":[{"title":"50 lbs.","offer_id":32586885824561,"sku":"CFF\u0026W-MIX-50","price":72.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2622\/2254\/products\/Bahia-Pasture-Grass-Seed-482x400px_6c7bc1a2-c9aa-4f96-82be-198d4ce99fc6.jpg?v=1611090792"},{"product_id":"hancocks-southeast-cattle-forage-spring-summer-seed-mix","title":"Hancock's Southeast Cattle Forage Spring \u0026 Summer Seed Mix","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\" data-mce-style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eOur seasonal cattle forage blend is a great way to “beef” up your pastures seasonally for the spring\/summer and fall\/winter, while also improving your soil. This convenient blend consists of four high-quality annual legumes and grasses that grow great in the Southeast United States. This mixture can be grown on a wide array of soils with great success.~~~\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\" data-mce-style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\" data-mce-style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eOur seasonal cattle forage blend is a great way to “beef” up your pastures seasonally for the spring\/summer and fall\/winter, while also improving your soil. This convenient blend consists of four high-quality annual legumes and grasses that grow great in the Southeast United States. This mixture can be grown on a wide array of soils with great success. The average crude protein for this mix is approximately 12 to 15% depending on stage. This Southeast Annual Cattle Forage blend is a great way to increase the quality of the pasture as well as improving the soil for future plantings. The blend will grow well in the following states: Florida, Georgia, South Carolina, Alabama, Mississippi, Louisiana, and Eastern Texas.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\" data-mce-style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduct Information\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\" data-mce-style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eApplication or Use:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003ePasture, Cattle Forage, Livestock Grazing, Food Plot, Cover Crop, Erosion Control\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\" data-mce-style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eGermination Time:\u003c\/strong\u003e 7 - 14, days, under optimal conditions \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\" data-mce-style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrowing Locations:\u003c\/strong\u003e Warm Season \u0026amp; Transition Zone\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\" data-mce-style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1 - 3 feet\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\" data-mce-style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSunlight Requirements:\u003c\/strong\u003e 8+ hours, full sun for best results\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\" data-mce-style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAdvantages:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eConvenient blend of high protein annual varieties, while also improving soil content.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\" data-mce-style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhen to Plant: \u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eRecommended planting time is spring and summer when night time temperatures are consistently above 65 degrees and 2 months prior to first frost.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\" data-mce-style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSorghum Sudangrass\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eHybrid Pearl Millet\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eIron Clay Peas\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eSunn Hemp\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\" data-mce-style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e NOTE: The Spring\/Summer Blend is shipped March 1st – September 30th, unless otherwise requested.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\" data-mce-style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e*Product packaging may appear different than what is pictured.\u003c\/strong\u003e~~~\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\" data-mce-style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\" data-mce-style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eWe recommend planting this mixture on well-prepared PLOWED GROUND. Plant the spring\/summer blend April 1 – October 1 and plant the fall\/winter blend October 1 – April. For best results, graze this annual blend only once it reaches a minimum of 8 in. in height, NOT BEFORE. If your cattle graze this down to 4 in., please remove and allow the crop to retune.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\" data-mce-style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSEEDMAN’S TIP:\u003c\/strong\u003e Oldtimers say when the first cow lays down, it means it’s time run the others out of there! Graze them hard 4 to 6 hours a day and remove in the evening to get the most out of this blend.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\" data-mce-style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"hancockseed.com","offers":[{"title":"50 lbs.","offer_id":32586885890097,"sku":"CFS\u0026S-MIX-50","price":109.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2622\/2254\/products\/Bahia-Pasture-Grass-Seed-482x400px_c5185032-8b01-44f3-b057-d4cfe0c912d4.jpg?v=1611090837"},{"product_id":"hancocks-winter-grazer-seed-mix","title":"Hancock's Winter Grazer Seed Mix","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eOur winter forage mix is specifically blended for great grazing for fall\/winter, while also improving your soil. This convenient blend consists ryegrass, clover, barley winter peas and oats. This mixture can be grown on a wide array of soils with great success.~~~\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eOur winter forage mix is specifically blended for great grazing for fall\/winter, while also improving your soil. \u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThis convenient blend consists ryegrass, clover, barley winter peas and oats.\u003c\/span\u003e This mixture can be grown on a wide array of soils with great success.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduct Information\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eApplication or Use:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ePasture, Cattle Forage, Livestock Grazing, Food Plot, Cover Crop, Erosion Control\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eGermination Time:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e7 - 14, days, under optimal conditions\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrowing Locations:\u003c\/strong\u003e Warm Season \u0026amp; Transition Zone\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1 - 3 feet\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSunlight Requirements:\u003c\/strong\u003e 8+ hours, full sun for best results\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAdvantages:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eConvenient blend of  ryegrass, clover, barley winter peas and oats for winter grazing.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eWhen to Plant: \u003c\/strong\u003eRecommended planting time is fall and winter when night time temperatures are consistently below 65 degrees. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMixture:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003ePasture Ryegrass\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eWinter Pea\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eOats\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eBarley\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eClover\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003ePlease note that often varieties will be substituted with other suitable varieties as harvests run short from season to season.   We will always strive to substitute with the absolute best varieties available.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e*Product packaging may appear different than what is pictured.\u003c\/strong\u003e~~~\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSEEDMAN’S TIP:\u003c\/strong\u003e Oldtimers say when the first cow lays down, it means it’s time run the others out of there! Graze them hard 4 to 6 hours a day and remove in the evening to get the most out of this blend.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"hancockseed.com","offers":[{"title":"50 lbs.","offer_id":42344497840352,"sku":"WNTGRZR-MIX-50","price":59.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2622\/2254\/products\/Bahia-Pasture-Grass-Seed-482x400px_a251c9bf-dab3-490e-8e41-64860c0d3bbc.jpg?v=1642627555"},{"product_id":"hancocks-hay-maker-bermuda-grass-seed-blend","title":"Hancock's Hay Maker Bermuda Grass Seed Blend","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eIntroducing our premium named Forage Bermuda Grass Seed Mix - \u003cem\u003eHancock's Hay Maker Bermuda Grass Seed Blend\u003c\/em\u003e, the ultimate solution for lush, hardy, high-yield pastures and forage production. Specially designed to thrive in a variety of climates and soil types, this top-quality seed blend is designed to meet the demands of livestock grazing, hay production, and erosion control.\u003c\/span\u003e~~~\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"color: #000000;\" data-mce-style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eIntroducing our premium named Forage Bermuda Grass Seed Mix - \u003cem\u003eHancock's Hay Maker Bermuda Grass Seed Blend\u003c\/em\u003e, the ultimate solution for lush, hardy, high-yield pastures and forage production. Specially crafted to thrive in a variety of climates and soil types, this top-quality seed blend is designed to meet the demands of livestock grazing, hay production, and erosion control.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"color: #000000;\" data-mce-style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eMain features of our blend:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExtreme drought tolerant varieties\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"color: #000000;\" data-mce-style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eGreat cold tolerance\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"color: #000000;\" data-mce-style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"color: #000000;\" data-mce-style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eExtreme durability\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"color: #000000;\" data-mce-style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"color: #000000;\" data-mce-style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"color: #000000;\" data-mce-style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eEarly green up and extended growing season\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"color: #000000;\" data-mce-style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"color: #000000;\" data-mce-style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"color: #000000;\" data-mce-style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"color: #000000;\" data-mce-style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eHigh density and great upward growth with this seed blend\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"color: #000000;\" data-mce-style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"color: #000000;\" data-mce-style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"color: #000000;\" data-mce-style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"color: #000000;\" data-mce-style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"color: #000000;\" data-mce-style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eHigh protein levels 16% to 24%\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"color: #000000;\" data-mce-style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"color: #000000;\" data-mce-style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"color: #000000;\" data-mce-style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"color: #000000;\" data-mce-style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"color: #000000;\" data-mce-style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"color: #000000;\" data-mce-style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eTDN maintaining 65%-85%\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"color: #000000;\" data-mce-style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"color: #000000;\" data-mce-style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"color: #000000;\" data-mce-style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"color: #000000;\" data-mce-style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"color: #000000;\" data-mce-style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"color: #000000;\" data-mce-style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"color: #000000;\" data-mce-style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eStrong first year establishment with actual hay production\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"color: #000000;\" data-mce-style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"color: #000000;\" data-mce-style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"color: #000000;\" data-mce-style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"color: #000000;\" data-mce-style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"color: #000000;\" data-mce-style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"color: #000000;\" data-mce-style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"color: #000000;\" data-mce-style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"color: #000000;\" data-mce-style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eDirectly seeded for low cost establishment and convenience\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eProduct Information:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eApplication or Use:\u003c\/strong\u003e Pasture, Livestock Grazing, Cattle Forage, Erosion Control, Cover Crop, Ground Cover, Hay Production\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eGermination Time:\u003c\/strong\u003e 7\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"font-weight: 400;\" mce-data-marked=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e - 14\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e days, under optimal conditions\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrowing Locations:\u003c\/strong\u003e Warm Season \u0026amp; Transition Zone\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003ePasture – 8 - 24 inches +\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSunlight Requirements:\u003c\/strong\u003e 8+ hours, full sun for best results\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAdvantages:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eExtreme drought and cold tolerance.  Extremely durable with high density and great first year establishment. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhen to Plant:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eRecommended planting time is spring and summer when nighttime temperatures are consistently 65+ degrees and 3 months prior to first frost.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eSuperior Yield:\u003c\/span\u003e  Haymaker is our named Forage Bermuda Grass Seed Blend boasting exceptional productivity, providing abundant forage for grazing livestock and hay production. With proper management, it ensures a consistent and high-yield harvest throughout the growing season....truly as good as any forage bermuda blend we have ever grown.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eNutrient-Rich Forage\u003c\/span\u003e: Renowned for its nutritional value, our Bermuda grass blend produces dense, fine-textured forage that is rich in protein, vitamins, and minerals, promoting the health and vitality of your livestock.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eAdaptability\u003c\/span\u003e: This versatile seed blend is adaptable to a wide range of soil types and environmental conditions, including drought-prone areas.  It establishes quickly and thrives in both full sun and partial shade, making it suitable for diverse agricultural landscapes.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003ePersistence\u003c\/span\u003e: With its vigorous growth habit and strong root system, Hancock's Hay Maker Forage Bermuda Grass Blend exhibits excellent persistence, resisting weed encroachment and recovering quickly from grazing or cutting, ensuring long-term productivity and sustainability.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eErosion Control\u003c\/span\u003e: Beyond its agricultural benefits, our Hay Maker Bermuda Grass Blend plays a crucial role in erosion control, forming a dense, protective turf that stabilizes soil and prevents runoff, making it an ideal choice for conservation efforts and land rehabilitation projects.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWhether you're a livestock producer, hay farmer, or land steward, our Hay Maker Forage Bermuda Grass Seed Blend offers unmatched performance and reliability, providing the foundation for thriving pastures and sustainable agriculture. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eHancock's Hay Maker Bermuda Grass Seed Blend is unhulled and coated.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCoated Seed vs Raw Seed\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eCoated seed contains a clay-based surrounding shell that increases moisture retention and helps to reduce insect or fowl consumption. Coated seed contains approximately 50% coating weight, or inert weight, per pound of seed. Coated Hancock's Highlander Turf Bermuda is also easier to see after it is applied. Raw seed features no fillers, coatings, or treatments.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e*Product packaging may appear different than what is pictured.\u003c\/strong\u003e~~~\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"hancockseed.com","offers":[{"title":"50 lbs.","offer_id":44922938294496,"sku":"HSCHYMKR-CTD-50","price":217.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2622\/2254\/files\/Tifton-44-Bermuda-hay_e318e5c2-765b-4639-9843-fddb0863d97e.jpg?v=1709915888"},{"product_id":"hancock-s-high-rancher-bermuda-grass-seed","title":"Hancock's High Rancher Bermuda Grass Seed","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eIntroducing our premium single variety Forage Bermuda Grass Seed - Hancock’s High Rancher Bermuda Grass Seed, the ultimate solution for lush, high-yield pastures and forage production. Specially crafted to thrive in a variety of climates and soil types, this top-quality seed is designed to meet the demands of livestock grazing, and erosion control.\u003c\/span\u003e~~~\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eIntroducing our premium single variety Forage Bermuda Grass Seed - Hancock’s High Rancher Bermuda Grass Seed, the ultimate solution for lush, high-yield pastures and forage production. Specially crafted to thrive in a variety of climates and soil types, this top-quality seed is designed to meet the demands of livestock grazing, and erosion control.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduct Information\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eApplication or Use:\u003c\/strong\u003e Pasture, Livestock Grazing, Cattle Forage, Erosion Control, Cover Crop, Ground Cover\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eGermination Time:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" mce-data-marked=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e5 - 12\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e days, under optimal conditions\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrowing Locations:\u003c\/strong\u003e Warm Season \u0026amp; Transition Zone\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003ePasture – 8 - 24 inches+\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSunlight Requirements:\u003c\/strong\u003e 8+ hours, full sun for best results\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAdvantages:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eExtreme drought and traffic tolerance with moderate tolerance to soils with poor nutrients.  Cattleman's choice for high quality forage in tough growing conditions.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhen to Plant:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eRecommended planting time is spring and summer when nighttime temperatures are consistently 65+ degrees and 3 months prior to first frost.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eSuperior Yield \u0026amp; Forage Quality\u003c\/span\u003e: Our Forage Bermuda Grass Seed boasts exceptional productivity, providing abundant forage for grazing livestock. With proper management, it ensures a consistent and high-yield harvest throughout the growing season.  Top quality forage and palatability.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eGreat Winter Hardiness\u003c\/span\u003e: High Rancher Bermuda grass consistently and impressively out preforms other hybrid varieties in forage trials with notable higher cold tolerance.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eNutrient-Rich Forage\u003c\/span\u003e: Renowned for its nutritional value, our Bermuda grass produces dense, fine-textured forage that is rich in protein, vitamins, and minerals, promoting the health and vitality of your livestock.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eAdaptability\u003c\/span\u003e: This versatile seed is adaptable to a wide range of soil types and environmental conditions, including drought-prone areas. It establishes quickly and thrives in both full sun and partial shade, making it suitable for diverse agricultural landscapes.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003ePersistence\u003c\/span\u003e: With its vigorous growth habit and strong root system, Forage Bermuda Grass exhibits excellent persistence, resisting weed encroachment and recovering quickly from grazing or cutting, ensuring long-term productivity and sustainability.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eErosion Control\u003c\/span\u003e: Beyond its agricultural benefits, our Forage Bermuda Grass plays a crucial role in erosion control, forming a dense, protective pasture that stabilizes soil and prevents runoff, making it an ideal choice for conservation efforts and land rehabilitation projects.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWhether you're a livestock producer, or land steward, our High Rancher Forage Bermuda Grass Seed offers unmatched performance and reliability, providing the foundation for thriving pastures and sustainable agriculture.  Invest in the success of your operation with our premium seed and unlock the full potential of your land.  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDirectly seed Hancock's High Rancher Bermuda into your pasture as a low cost establishment and convenience compared to other sprigged high performance hybrid vegetative bermuda varieties such as Coastal and Tifton 44.  Hancock's High Rancher Bermuda excels in states from Kansas, east to Virginia, where other Bermudagrasses typically fail.  High Rancher is well adapted to the transition zone of the United States.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eHancock’s High Rancher Bermuda Grass Seed is a \u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ehulled and coated\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e product where as \"comparable\" varieties of this caliber are all unhulled and coated.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCoated Seed vs Raw Seed\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eCoated seed contains a clay-based surrounding shell composed of a germination enhancer that increases moisture retention and helps to reduce insect or fowl consumption. Coated seed contains approximately 50% coating weight, or inert weight, per pound of seed. Coated Hancock's High Rancher Bermuda is also easier to see after it is applied. Raw seed features no fillers, coatings, or treatments.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e*Product packaging may appear different than what is pictured.\u003c\/strong\u003e~~~\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"hancockseed.com","offers":[{"title":"50 lbs.","offer_id":44922939146464,"sku":"HSCHGHRNCH-CTD-50","price":329.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2622\/2254\/files\/iStock-1141741148.jpg?v=1709920505"},{"product_id":"tifton-9-bahia-grass-seed-raw-uncertified","title":"Tifton 9 Bahia Grass Seed - Raw - Uncertified","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eTifton 9 Bahia Grass forms firm and rapid pasture, which is acclaimed for use with horses and other animals. It has proven in tests to produce between 30 to 40 percent more forage per year. This form of the product is grown and harvested at the Hancock Farm \u0026amp; Seed Company.~~~\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eTifton 9 Bahia Grass forms firm and rapid pasture, which is acclaimed for use with horses and other animals. It has proven in tests to produce between 30 to 40 percent more forage per year. This form of the product is grown and harvested at the Hancock Farm \u0026amp; Seed Company.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduct Information\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eApplication or Use:\u003c\/strong\u003e Pasture, Ground Cover, Livestock Grazing, Cattle Forage, Cover Crop, Ground Cover, Erosion Control, Hay Production\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGermination Time:\u003c\/strong\u003e 21 - 30 days, under optimal conditions\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrowing Locations:\u003c\/strong\u003e Warm Season Zone\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e Pasture - 8 - 20 inches\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSunlight Requirements:\u003c\/strong\u003e 8+ hours, full sun for best results\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTolerance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Drought tolerant, good frost resistance, and idea choice for heavy grazing.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhen to Plant:\u003c\/strong\u003e Recommended planting time is spring and summer when night time temperatures are consistently 65+ degrees and 3 months prior to first frost.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduct Detail\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eDurable pasture grass for horses and cattle\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eFast growing\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eProduces more forage\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eHay production\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003ePalatability\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduct Information\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eTifton 9 Bahiagrass is considered a very durable pasture grass for horses. Tifton 9 Bahiagrass grows faster than regular Pensacola Bahiagrass. Tifton 9 Bahia has more drought tolerance and more frost resistance than Pensacola Bahiagrass.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e Hancock Farm \u0026amp; Seed Company first harvested and processed an 100-acre field of Tifton 9 Bahiagrass during the 2009 season. This field was planted with certified Tifton 9 Bahiagrass during 2003. Today we still continue to harvest our Uncertified Tifton 9 Bahiagrass. It is labeled and sold as Pensacola Bahiagrass for legal reasons.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e Tifton 9 Bahiagrass is not recommended for lawns due to fast growth during the summer months.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eTifton-9 is an improved Pensacola Bahiagrass variety that was bred and developed by Dr. Glen Burton, Agricultural Research Service, U.S.D.A., and the Georgia Coastal Plain Experiment Station. It has several improved characteristics. Tifton-9 produces 30 to 40% more forage per year than the old Pensacola variety from which it was developed.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eTifton-9, as well as other Pensacola types, have more frost and cold tolerance than Argentine or Paraguay 22. Thus, it may produce more growth at the beginning and end of the growing season. Besides producing more forage, Tifton-9 is much more vigorous in the seedling stage, has longer leaves, and is equal to Pensacola in digestibility. The increased seedling vigor should provide for more rapid stand establishment and increased ability to compete with weeds. Grazing information is somewhat limited, but in one study steers made good weight gains on Tifton-9. This indicates that it is palatable and acceptable to cattle.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e Tifton 9 Bahia grass is commonly used for pastures and hay production across the southern United States including: Florida, Georgia, South Carolina, North Carolina, Tennessee, Alabama, Mississippi, Louisiana, Oklahoma, Northeast Texas, and Southwest California.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eIt's no secret why Tifton 9 Uncertified Bahia Grass Seed is so popular. The answer is \"because it works\"! Here are a few of our favorite reviews from clients who have planted Tifton 9 Uncertified Bahia Grass Seed:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\"So far So good!\" exclaims Margaret P. \"We planted this for our horse pasture. It is a new pasture with no grass. We planted the seed a little over a week ago, and have little grass sprigs throughout! Very excited to see the end result!\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e*Product packaging may appear different than what is pictured.\u003c\/strong\u003e~~~\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eBroadcast 25-50 lbs. per acre (25 lbs. takes 12 - 24 months to fully sod the pasture). \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eOverseeding rates depend on the amount of established or existing grass in the pasture area. Common applications for overseeding are 10 - 25 lbs. per acre.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLand preparation and planting: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e An ideal site on which to plant Tifton 9 would be new ground, or areas where Bahiagrass has never been planted. Next would be fields that have been in row crops, or have been cultivated for several years. These sites should have almost no Bahiagrass plants and relatively low populations of Bahiagrass seed in the soil. This should result in a fairly pure stand of Tifton 9 plants. Old pastures that need to be renovated are a great option for Tifton 9. These may have been planted to Bahiagrass, or have been infested with Bahiagrass through movement of seed by animals from one area to another. The end result is that something needs to be done to eliminate the Bahiagrass plants present, and also reduce the population of seed in the soil. In order to convert an old Bahiagrass pasture to Tifton 9, the following land preparation and planting procedures are suggested:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e Plow with a moldboard plow. This will bury much of the surface weed seed too deep to germinate.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003ePlant an annual forage crop, such as Pearl Millet or Sorghum-Sudangrass, during the warm season, and a small Grain, Ryegrass, or Clover, during the cool season. The growing of annual crops with associated cultivation helps to eliminate any remaining Bahiagrass plants and reduces the population of Bahiagrass seed near the soil surface.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eBahiagrass can be planted from February through July in most areas of Florida. Plantings made from late March through May can be lost due to drought, especially in South Central Florida. Thus it may be wise to avoid planting during this time period. Plant on a clean-tilled seedbed that has been prepared by using a heavy cutting disc, or other suitable tillage tool, plus a finishing disc that leaves a smooth surface free of trash.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eIf possible, use a cultipacker-type seeder or some other precision seeder in order to place all of the seed at a uniform depth. 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This seed is a great choice for dove fields, duck plots, quail, turkey, pheasant, deer, food plots, and exotic bird feed.  Browntop Millet and Dove Proso Millet can sprout within five days of moisture, and is also used as a cover crop or nurse grass for permanent or perennial grass plantings.~~~\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eHancock's Millet Seed Mix is a warm season annual seed crop. Browntop Millet and Dove Proso Millet performs or grows best in well drained soils. 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