Albert Lea Seed House 2018 Farm Seed Guide | Page 25

Grass-Legume Mixtures
Haymaker Mix
A mix of improved alfalfa, grass and red clover varieties.
Improved persistence, palatability, disease resistance, and
tonnage.
Best Use: Well-suited for haylage or baleage production. Reduce
seeding rate and add more grass for faster dry down.
Adaptations: Best sown on well-drained soils. Handles wetter
soils better than Beef Pro.
Recommendations: Clover may slow drydown. Avoid droughty soils.
Planting Date: March-April, August 1st-25th
Seeding: 15-20 lbs/acre Drill. Plant ¼ in. to ½ in. deep.
75% Viking 3100 Brand Alfalfa*
15% Climax Timothy
10% Ruby Red Brand Medium Red Clover*
Conventional_________ $2.20/lb. $110/50# bag
E2 622
A high yielding, rapid regrowth mix combines hybrid alfalfa
with high quality, high energy grasses. Fine-stemmed
species; excellent disease resistance for soggy hay acres.
Yellow Jacket seed coating aids establishment and
minimizes planter box separation.
Best Use: Best suited for haylage, baleage, or dry hay on your
high management acres.
Adaptations: Well adapted to most soil types including wet soils.
Recommendations: Seed is treated; not suitable for organic
production.
Planting Date: March-April, August 1st-25th
Seeding: 20-25 lbs/acre. Drill or Brillion. Plant ¼ in. to ½ in. deep.
70% Baralfa X42 Hybrid Alfalfa
15% STF-43 Tall Fescue
15% HDR Meadow Fescue
Conventional_______ $4.50/lb $112.50/25# bag
Holstein Pro
A premium quality mixture supports the high energy and
nutritional demands of lactating cows. Very high yield
potential. Fast regrowth after cutting. Excellent winter
hardiness and first-in-class disease resistance.
Best Use: Best suited for high quality haylage, dry hay and
baleage production.
Adaptations: Well adapted to most soil types.
Planting Date: March-April, August 1st-25th
Seeding: 15-20 lbs/acre. Drill or broadcast and roll. Plant ¼ in.
to ½ in. deep.
45% Viking 372HD Brand Alfalfa*
45% Viking 330M Brand Alfalfa*
5% HLR Orchardgrass
5%STF-43 Tall Fescue Blend
Conventional_________ $3.40/lb. $170/50# bag
Graze & Chop Mix
Great mix for graze and chop fields. Fast establishing and
high yielding legume and grass mix. Excellent choice for
3 - 4 year pastur e or high energy baleage. Add brome for
permanent pasture or hay field.
Best Use: Pasture or Baleage.
Adaptations: Well suited for most soil types.
Planting Date: March-April, August 1st-25th
Seeding: 20-25 lbs/acre. Drill or broadcast and roll. Plant ¼ in.
to ½ in. deep.
20% Foregrazer V Brand Alfalfa*
10% Ruby Red Brand Medium Red Clover*
25% Spring Green Festulolium
15% Fleet Meadow Brome
10% Sierra Perennial Ryegrass
10% Annual Ryegrass*
10% Climax Timothy
Conventional_________ $2.30/lb. $115/50# bag
Beef Pro
Our best selling hay mixture. Two good alfalfa varieties with a
touch of grass to improve yield and promote faster dry-down.
Best Use: Best suited for haylage, baleage, or dry hay
production. Add more grass for a balanced pasture mix.
Adaptations: Well adapted to most soil types.
Planting Date: March-April, August 1st-25th
Seeding: Seed 15-20 lbs/acre. Drill or broadcast and roll.
Plant ¼ in. to ½ in. deep.
45% Viking 330M Brand Alfalfa*
45% Viking 3100 Brand Alfalfa*
5% Echelon Orchardgrass
5% Climax Timothy
Conventional_________ $2.40/lb. $120/50# bag
Super Grazing Mix
A high quality, long lasting pasture mix including grazing
clover, chicory and birdsfoot trefoil. Diverse mix increases
production during hot summer months for a healthier
more resilient pasture.
Best Use: Long term pasture.
Adaptations: Well -uited for most soil types and all livestock.
Planting Date: March-April, August 1st-25th
Seeding: 25-30 lbs/acre. Drill or broadcast and roll. Plant ¼
in. to ½ in. deep.
20% BG24T Perennial Ryegrass
15% HDR Meadow Fescue
15% Smooth Bromegrass*
15% Ginger Grazing Bluegrass
15% Spring Green Festulolium
10% Barolex Tall Fescue
5% Chicory VNS*
2.5% Birdsfoot Trefoil*
2.5% Alice Grazing White Clover
Conventional_________ $2.90/lb. $145/50# bag
100% Organic Grass & Legume Mixtures
Organic Dairy Pro Mix Organic Hay Mix Organic Renovator Mix
Best Use: Best suited for high quality haylage, dry hay and
baleage production.
Adaptations: Well adapted to most soil types.
Planting Date: March-April, August 1st-25th
Seeding: 18-20 lbs/acre. Drill or broadcast and roll. Plant ¼ in. to
½ in. deep.
90% Viking 3800 Brand Alfalafa*
5% Kora Tall Fescue
5% Climax Timothy
Organic_____________ $4.40/lb. $220/50# bag Best Use: Best suited as a high-quality alfalfa companion.
Adaptations: Well adapted to all types of soils.
Requirements: Cut hay based on grass maturity, not alfalfa for
maximum feed value. Especially important for first cutting in
spring as grass will mature ahead of alfalfa.
Planting Date: March-April, August 1st-25th
Seeding: 25-30 lbs/acre straight or 5-10 lbs/acre with alfalfa or
legume mix. Drill or broadcast and roll. Plant ¼ in. to ½ in. deep.
30% Fleet Meadow Brome
20% Kora Tall Fescue
20% Climax Timothy
20% Luxor Orchardgrass
10% Smooth Brome
Organic_____________ $4.20/lb. $105/25# bag Best Use: Interseed into existing hay or pasture fields.
Adaptations: Well suited for heavy high fertility soils.
Requirements: Not intended for long-term pasture or hay
production. Slower to dry when cut for dry hay.
Planting Date: March-April
Seeding: 10 to 30 lbs/acre. Drill or broadcast and drag. Plant ¼
in. to ½ in. deep.
30% Perun Festulolium
30% Calibra Perennial Ryegrass
20% Annual Ryegrass*
20% Danergo Italian Ryegrass
Organic_____________ $3.20/lb. $160/50# bag
Organic Buffer Strip Mix A diverse mixture of improved legumes & grasses to maximize
gain and improve production for grazing livestock. No need for
a cover crop; annual ryegrass acts as the nurse crop
A premium quality alfalfa & grass mixture that supports the
high energy & nutritional demands of dairy cattle. Excellent
yield and persistence, fast regrowth after cutting.
Organic Pasture Mix
Mixture of improved grasses well suited for use for grazing &
cutting. Mix in organic clover or alfalfa for a balanced pasture.
Best Use: Long term pasture or hay field.
Adaptations: All soils. Most productive in early spring and fall.
Requirements: This mix should be grazed or cut prior to the
grass heading out. Slower to dry when used for dry hay.
Planting Date: March-April, August 1st-25th
Seeding: 25-30 lbs/acre straight or 5-25 lbs/acre with a legume or
legume mix. Drill or broadcast and roll. Plant ¼ in. to ½ in. deep.
30% Smooth Bromegrass*
20% Laura Meadow Fescue
15% Perun Festulolium
15% Calibra Perennial Ryegrass
10% Climax Timothy
10% Annual Ryegrass*
Organic_____________ $4.00/lb. $100/25# bag
Mixture of improved cool season grasses well suited as
an alfalfa companion. Adds digestible fiber to hay and
maximizes yield potential and reduces insect pressure.
A great mix for buffer strips along organic fields.
Best Use: Long-term buffer establishment.
Adaptations: All soil types.
Planting Date: March-April
Seeding: 10 to 30 lbs/acre. Drill or broadcast and drag. Plant ¼
in. to ½ in. deep.
30% Smooth Bromegrass*
30% Fleet Meadow Brome
15% Tomasa Perennial Ryegrass
15% Kora Tall Fescue
10% Climax Timothy
Organic_____________ $3.60/lb. $180/50# bag
Fast establishing mixture boosts productivity in existing
hay fields or pastures. Survives 1 - 2 years. Very high yield,
especially in spring and fall. High energy ryegrass-based
mix for superior quality.
Organic Graze & Chop Mix
Best Use: Pasture or baleage.
Adaptations: Well suited for most soil types.
Planting Date: March-April, August 1st-25th
Seeding: 20-25 lbs/acre. Drill or broadcast and roll. Plant ¼ in.
to ½ in. deep.
20% Viking 340M Brand Alfalfa*
10% Medium Red Clover*
15% Perun Festulolium
15% Fleet Meadow Brome
15% Calibra Perennial Ryegrass
15% Climax Timothy
10% Annual Ryegrass*
Organic______________ $3.80/lb. $95/25# bag
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