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CHARACTERISTICS:
Non-Forage Benefits:
1 = Poor; 5 = Excellent
Compaction Alleviation: 2
Weed Suppression: 4
Biomass Production: 3
Erosion Control: 3
Disease/Pest Control: 3
Pollinator/Beneficials: 3
P & K Cycling: 3
Ease of Establishment: 4
Nitrogen Fixer/Scavenger: Fixer
Nutritional Value:
Values Vary Greatly Depending on Maturity
Crude Protein: 17
NEL¹ Mcal/lb.: .56
ADF%²: 31
NDF%³: 42
TDN: 59
DM Tons/Acre: .5-2
Days to First Harvest: 60
Days to Next Harvest: –
¹- Net Energy for Lactation = Energy available after subtracting digestive and metabolic losses
²- Acid Detergent Fiber = Low values mean more digestible
³- Neutral Detergent Fiber = Low values mean cows can eat more
Ranking (Good, Better, Best):
Graze: Better
Baleage: Best
Chop: Good
SEEDING:
Planting Time:
Feb.-Mar.;Aug.-Sept.
Seeding Rate:
Mono (lbs./acre): 10-15
Mix (lbs./acre): 4-8
Forage (lbs./acre): 6-15
Seeding Info:
Carbon/Nitrogen Ratio (C:N): 15:1-20:1
Seeding Depth (in./with drill): 1/4
Seeds/lb.: 150,000
Bulk Density (lbs./ft.³): 52
Aerial Application Rate: 6-15
Germination Soil Temp.: 42 F
USDA Hardiness Zone: 7
Days to Emergence: 7-10
MANAGEMENT:
Considerations