Select Horse Pasture Mix
$4.50
Our Select Horse Pasture Mix is a blend of highly palatable cool-season grasses that is well suited for horse pasture or hay production. These grasses can tolerate the close grazing habits of horses and will meet the nutritional needs of any performance class of horse. Since palatability is a high priority in horse pastures, we avoid using any grasses that become too coarse as they mature. This ensures an attractive option for season-long grazing.
Seeding Rate: 25 lbs/acre
| Package | 25 lb bag |
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Mix Ratios
Mix Ratios
| Paiute Orchardgrass | 30% | |
|---|---|---|
| Timothy | 25% | |
| Meadow Brome | 15% | |
| Crested Wheatgrass | 10% | |
| Forage Kentucky Bluegrass | 10% | |
| Forage Perennial Ryegrass | 10% |
Product Guide
Planting
- Planting Time:
- Early Spring: After hard freezing conditions have ended
- Fall: Allow 4-6 weeks of growth before the first killing frost
- Dormant: Mid-late fall when temperatures are cold enough that seed will not germinate until the following spring. Soil temperature of 50 degrees or less.
- Seeding Rate: 25 lbs/acre
- Ideal Seed Depth: ¼” – ½”
- Seed should be drilled into a firm seedbed or broadcasted and packed
Fertility
- If soil fertility levels are low, consider applying 25-50 lbs/acre of nitrogen when the crop reaches late-tillering.
- If reduced crop growth is experienced after continuous grazing and/or harvesting, consider applying fertilizer or manure with rates
based on expected yield goals and soil fertility levels. - 1 ton of forage requires approximately 45 lbs of N, 15 lbs of P2O5, 50 lbs of K₂O, and 5 lbs of S.
Weed Control
- If weeds are present at planting, consider applying glyphosate before or after planting if drilled, but before crop emergence to
control existing weeds. Do not apply glyphosate after planting if crop is broadcasted and not incorporated. - If heavy weed pressure is present after crop emergence, mow weeds to the height of the crop until the weed pressure subsides
- After the crop is established or at least tillering, the following herbicides can be used for additional weed control:
| Herbicide (active ingredient) | Rate | Notable Weeds Controlled |
| GrazonNext HL (Aminopyralid + 2,4-D) | 19-34 oz/a | Thistles, ragweed, goldenrod, dandelion |
| Milestone (Aminopyralid) | 5-7 oz/a | Thistles, ragweed, goldenrod |
| Crossbow (2,4-D + Triclopyr) | 1-4 qts/a | Thistles, dandelion, kochia |
| Surmount (Picloram + Fluroxypyr) | 1.5-4.0 pts/a | Thistles, leafy spurge, kochia, goldenrod, dandelion |
| Overdrive (Dicamba + Diflufenzopyr) | 4-8 oz/a | Thistles, ragweed, goldenrod, dandelion, kochia |
| Tordon 22K (Picloram) | 1-2 pts/a | Thistles, leafy spurge, goldenrod, dandelion |
| 2,4-D Amine/Ester (3.8 lb ae/gal) | 1-4 pts/a | Bull thistle, ragweed, dandelion |
*Always read and follow label instructions before making an application.
Disclaimer: All products and rates were provided by university-based sources and product labels. Always follow label instructions and consult your local chemical dealer and seed dealer before making any applications or planting of seed.
Management
- Nurse Crops: Spring seeded grass can be planted with a small grain nurse crop such as oats, barley, or spring triticale. Use 1/3 – ½ seeding rates of the nurse crop to avoid over competing with new seedlings.
- Ex. 1 bushel of oats as a nurse crop vs. a full rate of 3 bushels.
- Nurse crops have little benefit to late summer/early fall seedings and are not recommended.
- Cutting newly seeded grass after about 60-75 days of growth will help control weeds and stimulate grasses to tiller, which thickens the stand.
- New pasture seedings should not be grazed much during the first year to allow grasses to establish. Grazing too early can result in livestock pulling up grass by the roots.
- Keep in mind grass plantings are a long-term project that may take several years to fully establish. One cutting of hay during the first year is a normal and acceptable return.
Multiple Regions
Every acre is different and our goal is to help you know what works best in your area. This 'Growing Regions' section showcases where this species works best. If you have any questions on product placement, feel free to contact our experts and we will help!
