Extend Orchardgrass

$3.85
  • Superior yield
  • Perfect for alfalfa or clover mixes
  • Late maturity
  • Increased stand persistence
  • Stem Rust resistance
  • Excellent plant vigor
  • Great palatability
  • Responds to irrigation

Quantity is per pound. Example: 1 = 1 lb, 2 = 2 lbs, 3 = 3lbs, etc. This is pure seed, not a live plant.


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Orchardgrass Distribution Area
Orchardgrass Distribution Area

Min. to Max. Annual Precipitation

44in.

Average Max. Height

Extend Orchardgrass is a superior late maturing variety selected for its yield, palatability, increased stand persistence, and is perfect for alfalfa or clover mixes. Excellent for regrowth and is a good choice for spring and summer cutting. Extend responds well to irrigation.

Extend Orchardgrass (Dactylis glomerata var Extend)

Extend Orchardgrass (dactilis glomerata) is a superior late maturing variety released by Farm Science Genetics. Selected for:

  • Superior yield
  • Perfect for alfalfa or clover mixes
  • Late maturity
  • Increased stand persistence
  • Stem Rust resistance
  • Excellent plant vigor
  • Great palatability
  • Responds to irrigation

Extend Orchardgrass (dactilis glomerata) exhibits excellent regrowth and is a good choice for  spring and summer cutting, then fall grazing. It is our best broad-spectrum variety and overall top performer. Extend responds well to irrigation.

Fertilization

Apply nitrogen in split applications during early Spring and Fall, and after first cutting. Adequate phosphorus and potassium are also necessary for top production.

Hay Cutting Schedule 

First cutting in Spring should be done before head emergence (Boot Stage). Later cuttings can be made at 4 to 6 week intervals, depending on conditions.

Grazing 

Rotational grazing is preferred for best production, persistence and quality. Fields should be grazed heavily and frequently (every 10 to 12 days) during the rapid Spring growth period, but overgrazing should be avoided. Leave a 3 to 4 inch stubble for quickest recovery. Extend mixes well with other species adapted to intensive grazing.

Extend is an excellent choice, and an equal if not better choice than Quickdraw Orchardgrass, which is very short in supply.

VarietyMaturityNotes:
PaiuteEarlyDrought tolerant. Common in dryland pastures, reclamation, erosion control.
HallmarkEarlyHigh Yielding
Benchmark PlusEarlyPersists under heavy use, superior forage. Superior for grazing.
PotomacEarly-MidExcellent early variety.
QuickdrawEarly-MidFast recover after cutting. Tolerates heat.
ExtendMidIdeal for alfalfa & clover mixes. Superior yield.
BlizzardMid-LateSuperior winter survival. Widely adapted, excellent forage yield.
Crown RoyalLateFast recovery after cutting, tolerates heat.
LatarLateNo longer available. See Extend, Haymaster, Quickdraw
HaymasterLateIdeal for Alfalfa and Clover Mixes. Highly palatable, fast recovery.
Pawnee OrchardgrassMediumWidely adapted, drought and grazing tolerant.

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‘EXTEND’ ORCHARDGRASS
(Dactylis glomerata var extend)

Extend Orchardgrass Tech Sheet

PDF version of Plant Brochure

Prepared By: Allied Seed, LLC & Farm Science Genetics

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ORCHARDGRASS
(Dactylis glomerata)

Orchardgrass NRCS Plant Guide and Fact Sheet

PDF version of NRCS Plant Guide & Fact Sheet

Prepared By: Tony Bush USDA NRCS Rose Lake PMC East Lansing, Michigan
Dan Ogle USDA NRCS Idaho State Office Boise, Idaho
Loren St. John USDA NRCS Aberdeen PMC Aberdeen, Idaho
Mark Stannard USDA NRCS Pullman PMC Pullman, Washington
Dr. Kevin B. Jensen USDA ARS Forage and Range Research Laboratory, Utah State University, Logan, Utah
Species Coordinator: Mark Stannard USDA NRCS Pullman Plant Materials Center
Pullman, Washington

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ORCHARDGRASS
(Dactylis glomerata)

Orchardgrass Variety Trial 2005

Research in the Klamath Basin

Prepared By: Richard J. Roseberg and Jim E. Smith

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ORCHARDGRASS
(Dactylis glomerata)

Orchardgrass Hay Production Guide for the Columbia Basin of Washington

Prepared By: John L Kugler, WSU Grant/Adams County Extension

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ORCHARDGRASS
(Dactylis glomerata)

Orchardgrass NRCS Plant Materials Technical Note

An introduced Conservation Grass for Use in Montana and Wyoming

Prepared By: Roger M. Hybner, Research Agronomist, NRCS, Plant Materials Center, Bridger, Montana
Susan Winslow, Agronomist, NRCS, Plant Materials Center, Bridger, Montana

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Quick Plant Facts
Common Name:

Extend Orchardgrass

Scientific Name:

Lifespan:

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pH Tolerance:

Seed Count

540,000

Root Form

Sodformer

Sowing Rate

2-4 PLS lbs. per Acre

Min. Precipitation

16 Inches Minimum

Best Sowing Time

Fall or Spring

Max Sowing Depth:

Growth Season:

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Sun & Shade Tolerance:

Full sun, Partial shade

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