Alamo Switchgrass Seed
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Alamo Switchgrass is a warm season, vigorous perennial that can be found growing throughout the United States. It grows to a height of 3 to 8 ft. tall, depending on the variety. Switchgrass has numerous roots, reaching to 10 ft. deep, as well as underground rhizomes, making it an important grass for use in conservation programs. With supplemental irrigation in areas with less than 20 in. of rainfall, Switchgrass is an excellent forage during Summer. It should be protected from grazing until established because of high palatability.
Switchgrass is drought resistant but is also used extensively in waterways or areas of temporary flooding. "Alamo" Switchgrass is a much later maturing variety, which lengthens the grazing period. It is adapted to Texas and throughout the southeast states.
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Climate Zone(s)
Cool Season
Transition Zone
Warm Season
Depth
1/4 - 1/2 in.
Seeding Rate
1 - 2 lbs. / acre
When to Plant
Spring
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Leaving a 10 in. stubble will maintain plant stands and vigor, and produce palatable high production for grazing of hay. Switchgrass is readily eaten by all classes of livestock. The seeds are smooth, and can be planted through small seed boxes. Planting depth should be about 1/4 to 1/2 in. Planting should be done in early Spring, preferably March to May. Plant in a firm, well-prepared seedbed, or in cover crop if soil is subject to erosion.
Seeding rate is 1 to 2 pure live seed lbs. per acre, planted approximately 1/4 to 1/2 in. deep. "Alamo" grows to a height of 5 to 8 ft. tall.
Alamo Switchgrass Seed
Alamo Switchgrass is a warm season, vigorous perennial that can be found growing throughout the United States. Switchgrass is drought resistant but is also used extensively in waterways or areas of temporary flooding.
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Alamo Switchgrass is a warm season, vigorous perennial that can be found growing throughout the United States. It grows to a height of 3 to 8 ft. tall, depending on the variety. Switchgrass has numerous roots, reaching to 10 ft. deep,...
Alamo Switchgrass is a warm season, vigorous perennial that can be found growing throughout the United States. It grows to a height of 3 to 8 ft. tall, depending on the variety. Switchgrass has numerous roots, reaching to 10 ft. deep, as well as underground rhizomes, making it an important grass for use in conservation programs. With supplemental irrigation in areas with less than 20 in. of rainfall, Switchgrass is an excellent forage during Summer. It should be protected from grazing until established because of high palatability. Switchgrass is drought resistant but is also used extensively in waterways or areas of temporary flooding. "Alamo" Switchgrass is a much later maturing variety, which lengthens the grazing period. It is adapted to Texas and throughout the southeast states.
Climate Zone(s)
Cool Season
Transition Zone
Warm Season
Depth
1/4 - 1/2 in.
Seeding Rate
1 - 2 lbs. / acre
When to Plant
Spring
Instructions
Leaving a 10 in. stubble will maintain plant stands and vigor, and produce palatable high production for grazing of hay. Switchgrass is readily eaten by all classes of livestock. The seeds are smooth, and can be planted through small seed boxes.... Leaving a 10 in. stubble will maintain plant stands and vigor, and produce palatable high production for grazing of hay. Switchgrass is readily eaten by all classes of livestock. The seeds are smooth, and can be planted through small seed boxes. Planting depth should be about 1/4 to 1/2 in. Planting should be done in early Spring, preferably March to May. Plant in a firm, well-prepared seedbed, or in cover crop if soil is subject to erosion. Seeding rate is 1 to 2 pure live seed lbs. per acre, planted approximately 1/4 to 1/2 in. deep. "Alamo" grows to a height of 5 to 8 ft. tall.
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