Switchgrass Seed, 'Independence', Panicum virgatum Seed, 'Independence'
Panicum virgatum, 'Independence'

Switchgrass, ‘Independence’

Improved cultivar from 'Kanlow' with increased winter survivability and biomass yield. Looks similar to and has retained basic morphology of 'Kanlow'. Fast establishing with vigorous seedling growth; maximum production can be achieved in the second year after establishment depending on planting year stand density; 5-6 tons per acre biomass yield potential. Good substitute for 'Kanlow'.

General Product Information
Indicator Regions
  • Northcentral & Northeast:
  • Midwest
  • Eastern Mountains and Piedmont:
  • Atlantic and Gulf Coastal Plain
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Seed Information
  • Approximate seeds per lb:
    259,000

$16.80/lb

Description

Improved cultivar from ‘Kanlow’ with increased winter survivability and biomass yield. Looks similar to and has retained basic morphology of ‘Kanlow’. Fast establishing with vigorous seedling growth; maximum production can be achieved in the second year after establishment depending on planting year stand density; 5-6 tons per acre biomass yield potential. Good substitute for ‘Kanlow’.

Additional information

BloomPeriodSrchTrm

Summer

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FoliageColor

Blue-green

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LifeCycle

Perennial

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