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Intermediate Wheatgrass

Intermediate Wheatgrass

  • Deep-feeding root system
  • Produces excellent pasture yields
  • Short-lived under intensive use

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Characteristics
Variety Intermediate
Use Hay & Pasture
Root Habit Slow sod forming
Plant Type Elongating
Preferred Growing Conditions Widely adapted; prefers well drained soils with adequate moisture
Production Period Late Spring – Mid Summer
Limitations
  • Shorter-lived under intensive use
Approx. Seeds/lb 80,000
Seeding Rate lb/acre 18-24

 

Environmental Tolerances
Winterhardiness Good
Drought Tolerance Moderate to High
Flooding Tolerance Low
Optimum PH 6.0 – 8.4
Acidity Tolerance Low
Alkalinity Tolerance Moderate
Salinity Tolerance Low to Moderate
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