<>/PageLabels 168 0 R>> Dactylis glomerata L., Orchardgrass, is a persistent, cool season bunchgrass. This grass is an excellent choice for grazing or hay applications. What is orchardgrass? The production of orchardgrass seed has not been a big business in Missouri. in height with leaf blades up to 8 inches (20.5 cm.) If you leave it, it will spread (by seed). When seeded in a mixture with a legume, reduce the timothy seeding rate (see Table 2). Stem rust, leaf spots, brown stripe and scald are among the most prevalent in Missouri and surrounding states. I buy locally grown orchard grass hay. Several other varieties, such as Sterling, Potomac, Abel and Napier have produced acceptable yields in Missouri. This will usually include 60 to 80 pounds N applied in December or January. However, it is difficult to provide current evaluations of all new varieties. This harvest state will produce good dry-matter yields, quality forage and favor stand persistence of the alfalfa. Orchardgrass is a bunch type grass which establishes rapidly and is suitable for pasture, hay, or silage. The fertility requirement for phosphorous and potassium is moderate to high. | Call to check availability. 0000075039 00000 n However, orchardgrass re-growth, which is mostly leaves, is very high in quality. Orchardgrass produces heavy growth during April and May. . Description Orchardgrass ( Dactylis glomerata) is a common perennial weed of turf, and can be a contaminant in commercial tall fescue seed. Enter and space open menus and escape closes them as well. Dactylis glomerata, or Orchard Grass, is a cool-season perennial bunching grass that grows up to 6 feet high. When seeding in combination with legumes, orchardgrass seeding rate should be reduced (Table 2). Well mowed grass and a fairly clean weed strip is the most effective mouse management program. 0000068596 00000 n Conception rate of the cows was 18 percentage points higher on the orchardgrass pastures. However, new disease-resistant varieties and good management techniques should help maintain high-producing stands for several years, even in the more shallow soils in south Missouri. Student Work Orchardgrass (Dactylis glomerata L.) is a bunch-type, tall-growing, cool-season perennial grass. 0000063361 00000 n Orchardgrass is well adapted to grow with legumes such as alfalfa, red clover, lespedeza and white clover. 0000003949 00000 n Annual nitrogen applications of 150 lb per acre are economical. In the vegetative phase, shoots consist predominantly of leaf blades. 0000068165 00000 n A soil pH between 6.0-7.0 is best for timothy. Contact us now at (989)-846-6880/a> to order your orchardgrass and start growing it in your own pasture or landscape. #1. Disadvantages. 0000074186 00000 n One hundred and eight orchardgrass plants from the second-year intercross (named the OP2 population) were grown for tissue, data collection, and seed. Sign up to get all the latest gardening tips! vr&Q3$4! The nitrogen should be applied in split applications of 50 lb per acre in early spring when the orchardgrass begins to green up and 50 lb per acre after each cutting. Each variety is being evaluated for maturity using a standardized protocol at company research stations in Oregon, Iowa, and Kentucky. Cultipacker seeders and grain drills work well if the seedbed is firm and the seed is covered to a depth not exceeding inch. It is less competitive in a legume mixture than most sod-forming grasses and is often grown in a legume mixture for hay. Phosphorus is very important for good root development. In this example, 10 pounds of bulk seed would deliver 6.8 pounds of Pure Live Seed. Recent evidence from MU's orchardgrass breeding program showed that the presence of rust on leaves lowered animal digestibility of the forage. The summer re-growth may be used for grazing, but avoid heavy grazing during September and October. Orchardgrass is found all across the US. The plant even withstands cold winters to -30 F. (-34 C.) if insulated by snow. Conclusion. Late summer seedings, however, have been most successful in Pennsylvania. It is also well adapted to grow with legumes, typically. Palatability, as measured by grazing preference, was higher for orchardgrass than either tall fescue, bromegrass, or bluegrass. Orchardgrass is usually easy to establish in either early spring or late summer. The best way If timothy is seeded with a legume, eliminate nitrogen (N) application at seeding. Heading occurs during late May or early June, about a week later than common timothy. 2. The store will not work correctly in the case when cookies are disabled. Planting Rates: 25-30 lbs per acre, 20-25 lbs per acre if used in range or critical area treatment. 0000090017 00000 n In addition, orchard grass seed are grown for commercial forage production and often are found as a contaminate in turf-type tall fescue seed due to . Management systems that include harvesting at early heading, in combination with high N fertilization rates, consistently reduce timothy stands. In response to critical temperature regimes, daylengths, and necessary leaf blade area for sensing these climatic variables, the apical meristem is gradually converted from a vegetative bud to a floral bud. Not tolerant of close cutting or continuous close grazing. Seeding should be done in a firm seed bed. long with two to five flowered spikelets in dense side clusters. Orchardgrass performs best in a pH range of 5.8-7.0. Every forage producer knows that maturity is the most important factor in determining forage quality. 0000069145 00000 n grasses such as bluegrass, bromegrass, and orchard-grass is their ability to produce during midsummer. Often the grass and clover are planted together in the fall. Orchardgrass performs best in a pH range of 5.8-7.0. Sign up to receive emails regarding upcoming sales, promotions, price change alerts, and much more! Dog 240, a multi-colored bulldog. For the best experience on our site, be sure to turn on Javascript in your browser. HLR is a part of our Pinpoint family of products. Once established, it is a very persistent species. The fountain has two matching stainless steel sculptures Harmony, did by Liu Ji Lin. 0000092051 00000 n Tab will move on to the next part of the site rather than go through menu items. Proper seeding depth can be accomplished with band seeders equipped with press wheels. Orchardgrass is suited for light to medium soils with good drainage. Many diseases attack orchardgrass. Mohawk matures at about the same time as Climax but produces a slightly greater proportion of its seasonal yield in the first harvest than Climax. 0000092415 00000 n With 2 locations to serve you, most products are delivered within 4 days! It really shines in its ability to produce late season growth. Most of the timothy sold in Pennsylvania and New York is common (not a certified variety). Its exceptional winter-hardiness, late maturity and summer heat tolerance make it an ideal choice for pasture grazing, hay production and as a companion with alfalfa. Orchardgrass is well adapted throughout Missouri, but its persistence may be a problem on south slopes in the droughty shallow soils of the Ozark Mountains. Aug 14, 2010. 0000014776 00000 n Nevertheless, late heading and high forage yielding families were identified through a selection index. Copyright for this work is retained by the student. Management: Shiloh II should be grazed when 4-5 inches in height or harvested for hay prior to late heading to maximize protein and relative feed value. Orchardgrass is a versatile grass and can be used for pasture, hay, green chop, or silage. Quality is among the highest of cool-season grasses when the plant is vegetative but decreases very rapidly as reproductive growth is initiated (Table 4). Harvesting at a height of four inches will help maintain strong root reserves, leading to fast recovery of re-growth and better stand persistence. Late heading/maturity type. Temperatures above 80 to 85 degrees Fahrenheit will greatly reduce the growth and tillering of orchardgrass. Many grasses in short supply. It is one part of the reproductive phase. However, timothy is frequently planted in mixture with other grasses for use in pastures, especially pastures for horses. Late heading varieties therefore can provide more flexibility in management options. Home This early harvest will also help increase yield of high quality re-growth. Initial flowering in the spring does not usually occur until late May in southern Pennsylvania and June in northern Pennsylvania and New York, depending on the variety and location in the state. ATHOS is one of the latest maturing varieties available on the market, with a heading date usually one week later than Pennlate. This growth can be used for pasture, hay, greenchop or silage. Orchardgrass should not be seeded with other grasses because of differences in maturity and palatability. 0000002537 00000 n Stands of orchardgrass will often be more persistent when grown with a companion legume. In mixture with alfalfa. With the development of more disease-resistant varieties to help maintain longer-lived stands, orchardgrass can take its place as one of the important cool-season grasses in Missouri. | There is a tremendous range in heading dates, from May 16th to June 11th from the earliest to the latest variety (26 days). 0000003324 00000 n When grown under irrigation or in more moist situations, it attains a height of 24-28 inches. HLR orchardgrass is tolerant to rust and other leaf diseases. 8IB2I ? Crucial to farmers regarding this bit of orchardgrass information is that it enhances the soil and nutrient content of hay even more when combined with legumes or alfalfa. Climax is a leafy variety that is rust resistant. Department of Crop and Soil Science Growing best in temperatures of 55 to 75 degrees Fahrenheit, cool season grasses go dormant when temperatures reach 90 to 95. This is especially true with reference to fertilizer application and stage of maturity to harvest. Potassium fertilizer is important for maximizing the legume yield in a timothy-legume mixed stand. Ideally, orchard grass should be planted in August or September. Stands will be more productive and last longer than bromegrass or timothy when grown with alfalfa that is cut frequently and heavily fertilized. https://digitalcommons.usu.edu/etd/8604. Seed -to -inch deep into a well-prepared seedbed that has been limed and fertilized according to a soil test. Provided site conditions are correct, it is easy to establish and durable. Orchard IPM - Scouting Report Form for Apple Scab, Plum Pox Virus - Replanting Stone Fruit in Sites Previously Affected by PPV. Top dressings with lime, phosphorus (P), and potassium (K) based on soil-test results will be necessary for top production and long stand life. Timothy is popular in the northern half of Pennsylvania and most of New York State because of its natural adaptation to moist, cool environments. Theses and dissertations 0000001676 00000 n Left and right arrows move across top level links and expand / close menus in sub levels. It is not as winter hardy or drought tolerant as smooth bromegrass, but it can survive and be highly productive throughout all of Pennsylvania. Finally, association analysis of OP2 heading dates and the half-sib progeny trait means onto OP2 population genotypes supported the significant markers found when measuring the OP2 traits and further selected ideal plants of the OP2 population to continue for further breeding. FAQ That means that summer productivity is less than in spring and fall. Buying a certified variety gives the best assurance of obtaining quality seed. endobj Inavale Orchardgrass Seed is out of stock for the season. Seed at the rate of 8 to 12 lb per acre. Add to cart. It heads out 2+ weeks later than "native" orchard grass. Usually though, boot stage harvests provide a good compromise between yield and quality. | Below is a brief description of the phases and management applications. Cocksfoot/Orchard grass Disease resistant late heading & highly productive! Hallmark produces forage yields equal to or slightly above most other adapted varieties and persists fairly well in most areas of the state (Table 2). A high-quality grass, it will provide excellent feed for most classes of livestock. Prior to planting, take a soil test and apply adequate phosphorous and potassium if necessary. The plants may be severely damaged by overgrazing especially in the seedling year. Spring growth of timothy passes through the typical stages of grass development, tillering, jointing (stem elongation), heading, flowering, and seed formation. Cut rates by 5-10 lbs per acre if in mixes. 0000010331 00000 n Jimmy Henning and Norman RisnerDepartment of Agronomy. Diseases of orchardgrass are also partly responsible for stand depletions. Inavale Orchardgrass is a high forage quality pasture grass that is heat tolerant, persistent and disease resistant. Perennial ryegrass (Lolium perenne) is a bunch-type grass that is used for winter overseeding on sites where high quality and winter color are needed.The texture, color, and density of perennial ryegrass are very similar to those of Kentucky bluegrass. When seeding an orchardgrass-legume mixture, the two should mature at about the same time. ment in orchard grass. If soil fertility is low, a large proportion of the total production of orchardgrass occurs in spring, whereas with proper fertility and split applications of nitrogen, aftermath production may contribute from 35 to 65 percent of total production. Orchardgrass may be seeded with fly-resistant wheat in south Missouri, seeded with spring oats in north Missouri or interseeded with winter wheat in early spring. When soils are extremely low in phosphorus (10 pounds P or less), it is a good practice to apply and incorporate the major portion of recommended phosphorus, then apply some as a starter. We use Old Dominion or UPS for all deliveries. The use of a cultipacker or lightweight roller is very important for the same reasons cited above. %]g}G=bPE ,pJ. Barlegro was always the latest maturing variety or in the latest maturing group statistically. Type 2 or more characters into the input search below for suggested results, use up and down arrow keys to navigate through suggest box. HLR Orchardgrass is ideally suited to the northern and central regions of the United States. The shift in maturity rating for Profit brings up an important point. It is the best physical barrier there is to keep sheep in and coyotes as well as . When planting north of the transition zone, HLR Orchardgrass should be planted in the early spring or late summer to take advantage of soil moisture and moderate temperatures. %PDF-1.5 % The genotypes and heading dates from the OP2 population were used to perform an association analysis. Forage can be grazed later in the fall when plants have become more winter hardy. Culm internodes also commence elongatation in an ""un-telescoping"" manner beginning with the lowermost internode thereby raising the meristematic zone (floral bud and leaf bases) to a vulnerable position. Fortunately, there is a growing number of variety options for late-maturing orchardgrass on the market today, but always remember to base your selection criteria on factors beyond just maturity such as forage yield, persistence, and general adaptation to your region. In the transition zone, planting should occur in the late summer or early fall. . xZMs8b$r$:L9lM JX)H;)|h~hb_{:=9_5l;]ix3c$$S6ddOOW5`Ep? A clean, firm seedbed is important to help plants make a more vigorous early growth and resist winter heaving. Early heading stage, typically about mid-May Lowest cutting or grazing height 4 inches Fall management Light grazing or haying possible through October if a 6-inch stubble is left for winter Approximate seed yield 200 to 600 pounds per acre Suitability for wildlife cover Fair Accessibility Statement Management for hayOrchardgrass will produce excellent yields when grown in pure stands or with legumes. As tillage, it is turned under in late winter. There is increased risk of winter injury with summer seedings made after mid-August. The following seeding rates in pounds per acre should be considered as minimums. Orchard grass is the most common grass species used for interplanting with alfalfa. Production and cutting frequency are greatly affected by soil moisture, soil temperature, soil fertility, and disease incidence. Your payment information is processed securely. 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