2020 Orchardgrass Report
PR-783
2020 Orchardgrass Report
2020 Orchardgrass Report
Authored by: Jimmy Henning Gene Olson Tim Phillips Ray Smith Chris Teutsch
Abstract
Orchardgrass (Dactylus glomerata) is a high-quality, productive, cool-season grass that is well-adapted to Kentucky conditions. This grass is used for pasture, hay, green chop, and silage, but it requires better management than tall fescue for greater yields, higher quality, and longer stand life. It produces an open, bunch-type sod, making it compatible with alfalfa or red clover as a pasture and hay crop or as habitat for wildlife. This report provides current yield data on orchardgrass varieties included in yield trials in Kentucky as well as guidelines for selecting orchardgrass varieties.
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English
Peer Reviewed?
Yes