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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.
Product Information
- Application or Use: Pasture, Cattle Forage, Livestock Grazing, Food Plot
- Germination Time: 14 - 21 days, under optimal conditions. Allow 3-4 weeks for the unstratified seed to break dormancy and germinate, under optimal conditions.
- Growing Locations: Warm Season & Transition Zone
- Height: 3 - 8 feet
- Sunlight Requirements: 8+ hours, full sun for best results
- Advantages: Drought resistant; late maturing variety, which lengthens the grazing period.
- When to Plant: Recommended planting time is spring when nighttime temperatures are consistently 65+ degrees.
Product Details
- Drought resistant
- Used in waterways or temporarily flooded areas
- Late maturing variety, which lengthens the grazing period
- Excellent forage during Summer
- Adapted throughout the southeast states
Product Information
Alamo Switchgrass has numerous roots, reaching to 10 ft. deep, as well as underground rhizomes, making it an important grass for use in conservation programs. Alamo Switchgrass grows to a height of 3 to 8 ft. tall, depending on the variety. 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.
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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.
Instructions
When 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.
If 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.
When overseeding an existing area, mow your lawn at the lowest setting and bag the clippingsx. Rake or drag any areas that have dead thatch or debris.