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    GrassLopata

    Defiant XL Reed Canarygrass

    A tall coarse, vigorous, long lived perennial. Early growth and large yields.

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    Defiant XL reed canarygrass is a tall, coarse, vigorous, long-lived perennial. It is one of the earliest grasses to begin growth in the spring and produces large yields of nutritious forage. Defiant XL reed canarygrass can be used for pasture, hay or silage. Low alkaloid reed canarygrass offers potential for improved animal performance.

     

    CHARACTERISTICS:

    Establishment: Med
    Persistence: High
    Drought Tolerance: High
    Winter Hardiness: High
    Palatability: Med
    Yield Potential: High
    Grazing Tolerance: High

     

    SEEDING:

    Seeding Rate:
    Alone (lbs./acre): 12-14
    Mixes (lbs./acre): 6-8

    Planting Time:
    Mar.-May; Aug.-Sept.
    Emergence (days): 14-28
    Life Cycle: Perennial

     

    MANAGEMENT:

    Rotational Grazing:
    Begin (in.): 10-12
    Stop (in.): 4-6
    Avg. Days Rest: 20-30

    Harvest Management:
    Mechanical harvest at heading stage for highest yields; most annual growth occurs before July-rotate pastures often; top growth will desiccate at frost so manage accordingly.

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    Masterline

    Ratings

    Scale 1-9, where 9 = best or most pronounced

    Persistence
    Drought Tolerance
    Winter Hardiness
    Palatability
    Yield Potential
    Grazing Tolerance
    • Low alkaloid
    • Widely adapted & extremely drought tolerant
    • Performs well on poorly-drained soil & overly wet environments
    • Performs well on low pH soils
    • Can be used for hay, silage or pasture