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Intermediate Wheatgrass

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

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2023 Forage Guide

Description

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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