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Orchardgrass

Variety AC Nordic Glacier Brand
Typical Use Hay & Pasture Hay & Pasture
Rooting Habit Bunchgrass Bunchgrass
Plant Type Basal Basal
Preferred Growing Conditions Prefers medium textured well drained soils with good moisture Prefers medium textured well drained soils with good moisture
Key Features ♦ Excellent winter hardiness
♦ Late maturity
♦ Dense leafy production
♦ Excellent winter hardiness
♦ Quick regrowth
Limitations Not always winter hardy Not always winter hardy
Production Period Spring – Fall Spring – Fall
Winter Hardiness Good Fair to Good
Drought Tolerance Moderate Moderate
Flooding Tolerance Low to Moderate Low to Moderate
Optimum PH 6.0–7.5 6.0–7.5
Acidity Tolerance Moderate Moderate
Alkalinity Tolerance Low Low
Salinity Tolerance Low to Moderate Low to Moderate
Approx. Seeds/lb 425,000 425,000

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