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Hancock Seed is dedicated to delivering the best seeds possible to our customers. Hancock Seed grows and harvests many of our products, and we acquire the majority of the rest from other family farmers.
All these seeds are processed, packaged and shipped from Hancock Farm. This helps us ensure that our high standards are met. Unlike much of the competition, we refuse to sell you a seed that was not gathered during the last harvest. You will always receive fresh product from Hancock.
Every seed we grow comes with 40 years of experience behind it...you can rest assured that all of our products are cultivated in a method that assures its potential for growth.
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Our 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.
Product Information
- Application or Use: Pasture, Cattle Forage, Livestock Grazing, Food Plot, Cover Crop, Erosion Control
- Germination Time: 7 - 14, days, under optimal conditions
- Growing Locations: Warm Season & Transition Zone
- Height: 1 - 3 feet
- Sunlight Requirements: 8+ hours, full sun for best results
- Advantages: Convenient blend of high protein annual varieties, while also improving soil content.
- When to Plant: Recommended planting time is spring and summer when night time temperatures are consistently above 65 degrees and 2 months prior to first frost.
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NOTE: The Spring/Summer Blend is shipped March 1st – September 30th, unless otherwise requested.
*Product packaging may appear different than what is pictured.
We 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.
SEEDMAN’S TIP: 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.
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.