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Pennlate Orchardgrass is very unique among Orchard Grasses in that it has a very low crown and a dense, prostrate growth habit. Its long, soft leaves also make it highly palatable.
Product Information
- Application or Use: Pasture, Cattle Forage, Livestock Grazing, Hay Production, Erosion Control
- Germination Time: 21 - 28 days, under optimal conditions
- Growing Locations: Transition Zone, Cool Season
- Height: 1 - 3 feet
- Sunlight Requirements: 6 - 8 hours
- Advantages: Very low crown and dense prostrate growth habits allow to be grazed near ground level, making this the ideal variety for horse grazing.
- When to Plant: Recommended planting time is spring and fall when nighttime temperatures are consistently below 65 degrees.
Pennlate will produce a very thick and dense stand that is able to persist even under hard, continuous grazing. The dense, prostrate growth of Pennlate also helps it to out-compete many invasive weeds. Pennlate is tolerant of heat, moderate drought, low fertility, and most foliar diseases, including rust. Its aggressive tillers also help utilize soil nutrients. Pennlate is an abundant producer under irrigation and high fertility. With excellent digestibility and good feed value, Pennlate can be combined with high yielding grasses to make an excellent hay/grazing pasture. Pennlate has outperformed many other Orchard Grasses in feed value, palatability and digestibility.
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A seeding rate of 12 lbs. per acre for 100% Tekapo pasture is recommended. Seed with other grasses at the rate of 5 to 6 lbs. per acre. Plant with White Clover, Alfalfa, Tetraploid Perennial, and other appropriate grazing grasses. An application of Nitrogen, 25 to 30 units per acre 4 to 6 weeks after sowing promotes tillering without damage to the young stand. Once established, Tekapo should be grazed or cut leaving a 3 to 4 in. residual.
Plant in early Autumn or in the Spring in a prepared, firm seedbed, seeding with a Brillion-type seeder, or by broadcast and cultipack. A planting depth of 1/8 to 1/4 in. is best. No-till is only recommended when an herbicide is used to sufficiently kill or retard the existing stand. A minimum pH of 6.0 is best.
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.