Nature's Seed Orchardgrass Seed - 5 Lb

<p>Orchardgrass ( Dactylis glomerata ) is a cool-season, perennial bunchgrass with tufted clumps that enrich pastures. Called cocksfoot, this European native thrives in temperate regions with tender spring growth for livestock.</p> <p><b>Key Benefits:</b></p> <ul> <li>Cool-Season</li> <li>Early Growth</li> <li>High Yield</li> <li>Palatable</li> <li>3a -9b</li> </ul> <p><b>Growing Information:</b></p> <ul> <li>Sun: Full Sun to Partial Shade</li> <li>Soil: Well-drained loam or clay-loam</li> <li>Seeding Rate: 20 lb/acre</li> <li>Planting Depth: ¼–½ inch</li> </ul> <p><b>Uses:</b> Pasture, Agriculture, Cover Crop, Erosion Control</p> <p><b>How to Plant:</b></p> <ul> <li><b>Drought Performance:</b> Orchardgrass is remarkably durable in dry climates. It will establish and persist with as little as ~16 inches of yearly rain. Its deep fibrous roots (down to ~2′) tap moisture reserves, enabling continued growth even in summer heat.</li> <li><b>High Forage Productivity:</b> This grass is prized for livestock forage. It starts growth very early in spring, yielding abundant cool-season biomass. Though forage quality declines if cut too late in spring, the leaf-rich regrowth is exceptionally high quality. Orchardgrass matches well with legumes: mixtures with alfalfa or clover often outperform other grass-legume mixes in beef yields. Cattle, sheep, and goats find it highly palatable.</li> <li><b>Low Maintenance &amp; Persistence:</b> Once seeded, orchardgrass requires minimal upkeep. It adapts to a wide range of soils (from clay loams to sandy sites) and even low-fertility conditions. It tends to form long-lived clumps (bunchgrass) rather than spreading aggressively, so stands remain stable year after year. The grass fills in without reseeding, tolerates light shade, and responds vigorously when fertilized and grazed on a rotation schedule.</li> <li><b>Erosion Control &amp; Soil Health:</b> Orchardgrass’s dense root network makes it excellent for soil stabilization. It establishes quickly to cover bare ground, reducing runoff and preventing topsoil loss on slopes or reclaimed areas. During wet springs, it forms a protective sod-like cover, and its spring/fall growth keeps soil anchored through the year. These qualities make it a common choice in conservation seeding and pasture renovation for ground cover.</li> </ul> <p><b>Product Specifications:</b></p> <ul> <li>Weight: 5 lb</li> <li>Coverage: 10,000 sq ft</li> <li>USDA Hardiness Zones: 3a - 9b</li> <li>Scientific Name: Dactylis glomerata</li> </ul> <p>Nature's Seed products are grown and processed in the USA. All seed is tested for purity and germination rates to meet or exceed industry standards.</p>

• Cool-Season: Orchardgrass is remarkably durable in dry climates. It will establish and persist with as little as ~16 inches of yearly rain. Its deep fibrous roots (down to ~2′) tap moisture reserves, enabling continued growth even in summer heat.
• Early Growth: This grass is prized for livestock forage. It starts growth very early in spring, yielding abundant cool-season biomass. Though forage quality declines if cut too late in spring, the leaf-rich regrowth is exceptionally high quality. Orchardgrass matches well with legumes: mixtures with alfalfa or clover often outperform other grass-legume mixes in beef yields. Cattle, sheep, and goats find it highly palatable.
• High Yield: Once seeded, orchardgrass requires minimal upkeep. It adapts to a wide range of soils (from clay loams to sandy sites) and even low-fertility conditions. It tends to form long-lived clumps (bunchgrass) rather than spreading aggressively, so stands remain stable year after year. The grass fills in without reseeding, tolerates light shade, and responds vigorously when fertilized and grazed on a rotation schedule.
• Palatable: Orchardgrass’s dense root network makes it excellent for soil stabilization. It establishes quickly to cover bare ground, reducing runoff and preventing topsoil loss on slopes or reclaimed areas. During wet springs, it forms a protective sod-like cover, and its spring/fall growth keeps soil anchored through the year. These qualities make it a common choice in conservation seeding and pasture renovation for ground cover.