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Tekapo Orchardgrass Seed

premium tekapo orchardgrass seed for saleTekapo Premium Orchardgrass seed is actually quite unique among the orchard grass family as it has a low, dense growth habit that is resistant to hoof traffic and allows grazing to near ground level, making it ideal for sheep and horses. It is also free of endophyte/alkaloids; therefore safe for pregnant mares. Additionally, Tekapo Premium Orchardgrass is heat tolerant, does well in moderate drought, adjusts well to low fertility soil and is and is resistant to most foliar diseases, including rust. It's long and soft leaves make it highly palatable and it has outperformed many other orchard grasses in feed value and digestibility. A bonus is that its turf structure is so dense as to discourage invasive weed growth.


The recommended seeding rate for Tekapo Premium Orchardgrass Seed is 12 pounds per acre if planted alone and mixed with other grasses at a seeding rate of 5 to 6 pounds per acre.
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Tekapo Premium Orchardgrass Seed - 5-lb bag
The 5-lb bag of Tekapo Premium Orchardgrass Seed will plant approximately 0.4 acres when planted alone or approximately 1 acre when planted as a mix.
$28.00
Tekapo Premium Orchardgrass Seed - 50-lb Bag
The 50-lb bag of Tekapo Premium Orchardgrass Seed will plant approximately 4 acres when planted alone or approximately 10 acres when planted as a mix.
$139.29