A popular perennial for permanent pasture or mowing. Growth starts early in the spring and continues until late fall. Furnishes 2 crops in one season when cut. Mixes well with legumes. Tolerates partial shade and is drought resistant. Seed in spring or fall. Sow 20 to 25 lbs. per acre. 14 lb. per bushel.
Growing Zone: 4 to 8
Light Requirements:
Own Root
| Growing Zones |
4 to 8 |
| Page Number |
47 |
| Planting Season |
Spring/Fall |
| Fertilizer Type |
6-6-6 |
| Light Requirements |
|
| Fragrant |
n |
| Foliage Color |
Green |
| Germination |
21 to 28 |
| Hybrid / Open Pollinated: |
Hybrid |
| Drought Resistant |
y |
| Genus |
Dactylis |
| Species |
glomerata |
| Subspecies |
Orchardgrass |
| Common Name |
Grass, Orchard |
