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.
Variety | Maturity | Notes: |
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Paiute | Early | Drought tolerant. Common in dryland pastures, reclamation, erosion control. |
Hallmark | Early | High Yielding |
Benchmark Plus | Early | Persists under heavy use, superior forage. Superior for grazing. |
Potomac | Early-Mid | Excellent early variety. |
Quickdraw | Early-Mid | Fast recover after cutting. Tolerates heat. |
Extend | Mid | Ideal for alfalfa & clover mixes. Superior yield. |
Blizzard | Mid-Late | Superior winter survival. Widely adapted, excellent forage yield. |
Crown Royal | Late | Fast recovery after cutting, tolerates heat. |
Latar | Late | No longer available. See Extend, Haymaster, Quickdraw |
Haymaster | Late | Ideal for Alfalfa and Clover Mixes. Highly palatable, fast recovery. |
Pawnee Orchardgrass | Medium | Widely adapted, drought and grazing tolerant. |
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Extend Orchardgrass Tech Sheet
Extend Orchardgrass Tech Sheet
PDF version of Plant Brochure
Prepared By: Allied Seed, LLC & Farm Science Genetics
Orchardgrass NRCS Plant Guide and Fact Sheet
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
Orchardgrass Variety Trial 2005
Orchardgrass Variety Trial 2005
Research in the Klamath Basin
Prepared By: Richard J. Roseberg and Jim E. Smith
Orchardgrass Hay Production Guide for the Columbia Basin of Washington
Orchardgrass Hay Production Guide for the Columbia Basin of Washington
Prepared By: John L Kugler, WSU Grant/Adams County Extension
Orchardgrass NRCS Plant Materials Technical Note
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
Quick Plant Facts
Common Name: | Extend Orchardgrass |
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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 |
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Sun & Shade Tolerance: | Full sun, Partial shade |
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