Hallmark Orchardgrass
Hallmark Orchardgrass
- pH Requirement: 5.5 +
- High Quality Forage or Hay
- Recommended With Legumes
- Rust Has Been Noted
- Earlier Maturity than Arid & Potomac
Product Documents
Varieties
Quantity is per pound. Example: 1 = 1 lb, 2 = 2 lbs, 3 = 3lbs, etc. This is pure seed, not a live plant.
Min. to Max. Annual Precipitation
44in.
Average Max. Height
Description coming soon.
Hallmark Orchardgrass
Hallmark Orchardgrass (Dactylis glomerata) was developed in Indiana and released in 1969 by the Farmers Forage Research Cooperative. It is early maturing, vigorous, high yielding, and has good resistance to leaf disease and good seed yields. Superior clones of ‘Boone’ and ‘Potomac’ were selected to form Hallmark.
Hallmark is commonly used. It is a consistent producer for hay and forage. It is a common ingredient in many pasture mixes. It is comparable to Potomac and Sterling orchard grass but matures earlier than both. Hallmark Orchardgrass is one of the earliest maturing orchard grass varieties. It is a good cool season pasture grass and will grow to a height of 3.5-4 feet.
Hallmark orchardgrass is very leafy early to medium variety. Demonstrates excellent hardiness and persistence. Performs very well from the Pacific Northwest through the central plains to the mid Atlantic states. It is widely adapted.
Hallmark exhibits early spring growth and strong growth in the fall, making it an excellent candidate for spring/summer cutting and fall pasture. It combines well with legumes.
- pH Requirement: 5.5 +
- High Quality Forage or Hay
- Recommended With Legumes
- Rust Has Been Noted
- Earlier Maturity than Arid & Potomac
Available Orchardgrass Cultivars:
| Variety | Maturity | Notes: |
|---|---|---|
| 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. |
Additional Information
| Seed Count | 540,000 |
|---|---|
| Sowing Rate | 2-4 PLS lbs. per Acre |
| Best SowingTime | Fall or Spring |
| Min. Precipitation | 16 Inches Minimum |
| Root Form | Sodformer |
