Our Mountain Pass Grass Mixture is ideally suited to high elevation sites of the western united states above 8,000′. This grass mix provides deep green grasses suited to the mountain meadows, passes and valleys of the western landscape. The species in this mix are drought resistant species, deep rooted and cool seasoned for maximum forage production. Mountain grasses typically have good resistance to overgrazing because of constant exposure to pressures of wildlife and domestic livestock use. The species are tough, beautiful and hardy.
Mountain Pass Grass Mixture consists of:
- Smooth Bromegrass
- Crested Wheatgrass
- Slender Wheatgrass
- Intermediate Wheatgrass
- Russian Wildrye
Seeds Per Pound: 146,650
Acre Rate: 30 to 40 lbs
Lbs per 1000sq feet: 2 lb
We offer several warm season grass mixes suited to different elevation zones. Use the table below to select the seed mix best suited to your area.
| Grass Mixture | Best Elevation | Season | Area of Adaptation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Homesteader’s Choice | 3,000 - 6,000' | Warm | Southwest and Midwest prairies, from Canda to the Mexico border states |
| Santa Fe Trail | Up to 8,000' | Warm | Southwest and Midwest prairies, from Canda to the Mexico border states |
| Pioneer Pride | 4,000 - 5,000' | Warm | Southwest and Midwest prairies, from Canda to the Mexico border states |
| Mountain Pass | Over 8,000' | Cool** | Southwest and Midwest prairies, from Canda to the Mexico border states |
••While the Mountain Pass mix is a cool season mix, it is listed here with warm season mixes because it’s area of adaptation overlaps states and elevation zones where cool and warm season grasses mix.
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
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Right: Company founder Lloyd and his wife Paula Stevens in a wildflower seed production field circa 1977
