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 Tech Sheet
Extend Orchardgrass Tech Sheet
PDF version of Plant Brochure
Prepared By: Allied Seed, LLC & Farm Science Genetics
ORCHARDGRASS
(Dactylis glomerata)
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
(Dactylis glomerata)
Orchardgrass Variety Trial 2005
Orchardgrass Variety Trial 2005
Research in the Klamath Basin
Prepared By: Richard J. Roseberg and Jim E. Smith
ORCHARDGRASS
(Dactylis glomerata)
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
(Dactylis glomerata)
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
Helpful Links
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Synonyms
Many plants have more than one common and scientific name. We've listed a few of them below.
- Extend Orchardgrass
- Dactilis glomerata
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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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