Characteristics
Variety
AC Goliath
Use
Hay & Pasture
Root Habit
Bunchgrass
Plant Type
Basal
Preferred Growing Conditions
Widely adapted; does best in medium to coarse well drained soils
Production Period
Early Spring
Key Features
- Tetraploid type
- Higher yielding than Kirk Crested
- Larger seed (25% heavier)
- Tolerant to heavy grazing
Limitations
- Forage quality drops after heading
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