Salradus Pasture Mix is designed for high pH areas. It differs from our Western Badlands Mix because it requires irrigation in most geographic areas where it is planted. Minimum precipitation is 16″.
The Salaradus Pasture Mix can be cut for hay or used for pasture. Rotational grazing is recommended.
Where does the name “Salaradus” come from?
West of Great Basin Seed Headquarters a couple miles is a geographic area called the “Salaradus Hole” where the soil is notoriously bad and Alkali pulls to the surface. This mix was designed in cooperation with the farmer who owns the land, and for all areas like it in the Western USA. It is designed for high salt and high pH soils.
The name has it’s roots in early Mormon and western history where you will find mention of “Salaradus Biscuits.” The biscuits were common fare among the pioneer ancestors of the Intermountain West. The following quote from the written history of central Utah pioneer Martha Lydia Lyman Roper (1853-1922) gives insight to the origins of the word:
“Her baking powder biscuits were delicious, the baking powder she made by combining cream of tartar and corn starch. For soda she used white alkali gathered from the Deseret to make Salaradus Biscuits, which were also delicious.”
Salaradus Pasture Mix
| Percent in Mix | Species | Scientific Name (link) |
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| 15% | Green Wheatgrass, AC Saltlander | AC Saltlander Green Wheatgrass |
| 9% | Dahurian Wildrye | Elymus dahuricus |
| 9% | Tall Fescue, Rustler | Festuca arundinacea |
| 9% | Slender Wheatgrass | Elymus trachycaulus |
| 8% | Siberian Wheatgrass | Siberian Wheatgrass |
| 8% | Smooth Bromegrass | Bedrock Smooth Brome |
| 8% | Hercules Tall Wheatgrass | Hercules Tall Wheatgrass |
| 8% | Intermediate Wheatgrass | Thinopyrum intermedium |
| 5% | Western Wheatgrass | Pascopyrum smith |
| 5% | Russian Wildrye | Psathyrostachys junceus |
| 4% | Radish, Daikon | Raphanus sativus var. oleiformis |
| 4% | Purple Top Turnip | Brassica rapa |
| 3% | Fixation Balansa Clover | Trifolium michelianum |
| 3% | Strawberry Clover | Trifolium fragiferum |
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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