| Characteristics | |
|---|---|
| Variety | Kirk |
| Use | Hay & Pasture |
| Root Habit | Bunch-grass |
| Plant Type | Basal |
| Preferred Growing Conditions | Widely adapted; does best in medium to coarse well drained soils |
| Production Period | Early Spring |
| Key Features |
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| Limitations |
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| Approx. Seeds/lb | 195,000 |
| Seeding Rate lb/acre | 10-15 |
| Environmental Tolerances | |
|---|---|
| Winter Hardiness | Excellent |
| Drought Tolerance | Excellent |
| Flooding Tolerance | Low |
| Optimum PH | 6.6 – 8.4 |
| Acidity Tolerance | Low |
| Alkalinity Tolerance | Moderate to High |
| Salinity Tolerance | Low to Moderate |
