Min. to Max. Annual Precipitation
36in.
Average Max. Height
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 and includes proven varieties:
| 30% | 402TF Tall Fescue |
| 20% | Cache Meadow Brome |
| 20% | Paiute Orchardgrass |
| 20% | Latar Orchardgrass |
| 5% | Alsike Clover |
| 5% | Red Clover |
Every species selected for 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. It’s also economical.
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:
16 lbs./acre drilled (1/4″ deep)
20 lbs./acre broadcast (1/4″ deep)
This product is packaged in our Old Tyme cloth bags!
Who is Great Basin Seed?
Great Basin Seed is a seed company that specializes in seed sales and consultation for home, ranch, farm, range and reclamation. We have been a leader in the seed industry since 1974.
Our History
We've been in the seed business since 1974.
What We Offer
We offer seed for home, farm, ranch, range and reclamation projects.
Meet the Gang
We have the best employees in the world! We are proud of the work they do, and trust them to serve you!
Right: Company founder Lloyd and his wife Paula Stevens in a wildflower seed production field circa 1977
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