Great Basin Economy Pasture Mix

Great Basin Economy Pasture Mix is an economical pasture mix that is very effective at driving out weeds. Preforms best under sprinkler irrigation, but it can be flood irrigated once the seedlings have matured. Will survive a minimum of 16 inches of annual rainfall if no irrigation is present. Best used for pasture for livestock or can be cut for hay.

Great Basin Economy Pasture Mix is our most economical pasture mix, now available with ReGen species from our Dirt Doctor Soil Builder line of products.

This mix is improved for 2026. We have added four cover crops that help break up soil compaction, aerate the soils, promote healthy aggregate, build a microbiome in the soil, and aid in water retention. While the cover crops are busy doing the underground work, your pasture is establishing above ground. The cover crops will die out and decompose after the first year, though some overwintering and volunteer seeds may persist.

Species in this mix are top selling item at Great Basin Seed. You can plant our Economy Mix as a stand alone crop for hay (cutting) or for pasture (grazing). Among many other uses, it is very effective at driving out weeds.

Great Basin Economy Pasture Mix Performance:

Great Basin Economy Pasture Mix will perform best under sprinkler irrigation, but it can be flood irrigated once the seedlings have matured. It will survive on a minimum of 16″ annual rainfall if no irrigation is present. Livestock can be turned in for pasture or it can be cut for hay. For arid situations consider out Dryland Pasture Mix.

Sowing Recommendations:

If your seeding is kept wet, especially during germination and establishment stages, Great Basin Economy Pasture Mix can be sown any time of year. If you are supplementing annual precipitation and your water is scarce or comes at specific times of year, the best planting time is late fall (September-October). Seed will lay dormant until spring in late fall planting scenarios.

Best results are obtained when drilled lightly (no more that .25″), but broadcasting is the most common method of planting. The soil is best prepared with some sort of light disturbance such as a harrow. Preparation will vary from sit to site and will depend upon your equipment. Correct planting depth is crucial to success. Planting too deep will likely result in failure – Plant no deeper than 1/4″

Planting Rate:
18-20 lbs./acre drilled (1/4″ deep)
20-25 lbs./acre broadcast (1/4″ deep)