Orchardgrass Seed, 'Tekapo', Dactylis glomerata Seed, 'Tekapo'
Dactylis glomerata, 'Tekapo'

Orchardgrass, ‘Tekapo’

Cool season bunchgrass with a dense root system; provides excellent livestock forage; tolerates intense grazing.

General Product Information
  • Species:
    Orchardgrass, ‘Tekapo’
  • Species Type:
    Naturalized
  • Product Categories:
  • Characteristics:
    Very low crown; dense prostrate growth habit.
  • Habitat:
    Grazing pastures, open fields, roadsides with well-drained medium-textured soils.
  • Life Cycle:
    Perennial
  • Bloom Period:
    Spring
  • Typical Height:
    4.1 ft
  • pH:
    0.0 – 6.0
Indicator Regions
  • Northcentral & Northeast:
    FACU
  • Midwest
    FACU
  • Eastern Mountains and Piedmont:
    FACU
  • Atlantic and Gulf Coastal Plain
    FACU
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Tolerances
  • Shade:
    Shade
  • Drought:
    Moderate
  • Salt:
    Low
Seed Information
  • Approximate seeds per lb:
    427,000
  • Seeding rate per acre in a mix:
    Please contact customer service for seeding rate information.
  • Truax Seedbox:
    Fluffy
Included in mixes

$4.32/lb

Description

This diverse pasture mix can be harvested for hay or grazed as pasture. Animals should be kept off seeded areas until it is established, which takes about one month. Mix formulations are subject to change without notice depending on the availability of existing and new products. While the formula may change, the guiding philosophy and function of the mix will not.

Additional information

BloomPeriodSrchTrm

Spring, Spring/Summer, Summer

ColorSearchTerms

Yellow

FoliageColor
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LifeCycle

Perennial

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