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Types of Grass Seeds
Listed below is a partial list of the grass seed we have available.
If you are looking for something that is not listed her, contact
us. We probably have it.
CICER MILKVETCH Lutana
was the first variety of cicer milkvetch released. It is a non bloat
legume used in pastures usually mixed with suitable grasses for the
soil conditions. Yield data shows it is equal to or slightly greater
than alfalfa. Good established stands last longer than alfalfa.
CICER MILKVETCH Monarch
is a newer variety of Milkvetch released that is shown to
have better seedling vigor and easier establishment. The other characteristics
are the same as the Lutana.
GARRISON CREEPING MEADOW FOXTAIL
Garrison is an irrigated pasture grass especially suitable
for wet or sub irrigated land. It is a very strong sod former. Produces
hay similar to Timothy in quality and tonnage. Higher yields can be
attained with higher applications of nitrogen. Garrison has moderate
tolerance to alkaline soil, P. H of 8.5 or less. Excellent hay and pasture
for all livestock.
BASIN WILDRYE MAGNAR
Magnar is a tall coarse plant that provides excellent habitat
for wildlife or protection for calving sights. In the winter months
it will provide forage for livestock and wildlife. Broad leaf and heavy
stems stand up to deep snow pack.
BASIN WILDRYE TRAILHEAD
This variety has basically the same uses as the Magnar, but is leafier
and is the more palatable of the two varieties.
VOLGA MAMMOTH WILDRYE
is an extremely coarse plant, it was developed to stabilize sand dunes.
CRITANA THICKSPIKE WHEATGRASS
is a fine stem sod forming reclamation grass used in many areas for
erosion control, such as roadway or pipeline sights, or any disturbed
area. Best when planted in areas of 8" or more rainfall. Also works
well for low maintenance or dryland lawns.
WESTERN WHEATGRASS Rosana, Barton, Ariba
This is a sod forming wheatgrass used in soil erosion control. In some
areas it will make good dry land pasture and also hays well.
SNAKE RIVER WHEATGRASS Secar
This grass is closely related to Critana, but is a bunch grass. It looks
like Blue Bunch in the plant and seed. Good when seeded on steep slopes
where Blue Bunch wheatgrass grows native.
GOLDAR BLUE BUNCH WHEATGRASS
is a bunch grass best grown on foothill slopes that are well drained;
gravely to loamy soils. Used to reclaim disturbed sights
SLENDER WHEATGRASS Pryor
is an easily established, short term (5 Years or less) life span, used
in mixes. It will establish easy and then give way to native grasses.
Other varieties include San Louis, Revenue, & Primar
PUBESCENT WHEATGRASS Manska, Luna & Green
Leaf
This grass is an easily established dryland pasture grass with early
spring growth, good palatability. It produces good dryland hay.
INTERMEDIATE WHEATGRASS Rush, Reliant, Oahe
This seed has the same characteristics as the pubescent wheatgrass,
slightly more coarse. It is important to graze early, as it is less
palatable as it matures. Good dryland hay.
STREAMBANK WHEATGRASS Sodar
is the most drought tolerant wheatgrass used in dryland reclamation.
Also makes good grass for dryland landing strips.
TALL WHEATGRASS Alkar Jose
This is a tall coarse bunch grass with excellent alkali tolerance.
Good for the borders in wildlife plantings, in snow catch and cover
for wildlife.
CRESTED WHEATGRASS Hycrest Standard ,Fairway
Ephraim Roadcrest
Introduced dryland bunch grass with new released varieties
having better palatability. Excellent early spring and good fall grazing.
RUSSIAN WILD RYE Bozoisky, Vinal
A bunch grass with aggressive root system. Excellent weed
barrier. Once established it is very drought tolerant. Very good early
spring grazing and excellent winter grazing.
BEARDLESS WILD RYE Shoshone
This is an aggressive sod former the most alkali tolerant
grass known. Potentially high yields in irrigated areas 5 to 6 tons
per acre. Good palatability.
MEADOW BROME Regar, Fleet, Paddock, McBeth
This is a very good pasture grass for irrigated or over 15 inches rainfall
areas. Produces well for hay in alfalfa grass mixtures. This is grazed
well by all livestock.
ORCHARD GRASS Profile, Paiute, Latar
Good pasture grass, newer varieties have good drought and winter hardiness.
Best used in irrigated pastures or high rainfall areas. In grass alfalfa
mixes it will produce excellent hay.
ALKALI GRASS Nuttal
Small bunch grass will grow in high alkali areas. Has a fine stem and
fine seed head. Good for something to grow in tough areas, competes
with fox tail barley.
FESCUE ARIZONA Redondo
Fine bunch grass mainly used in high elevation reclamation projects
5,000 feet and up. Closely related to Idaho Fescue. Pretty, ornamental
grass.
BLUE GRAMA Birdseye Bad River
This is a drought tolerant warm season bunch grass mainly found in high
plains desserts, used for low maintenance lawn plantings. Southern Varieties
Alama & Hachita
SHEEP FESCUE Covar
Fine bunch grass, used in mid to high elevation reclamation and some
low maintenance lawns
BIG BLUEGRASS Sherman
Fine bunch grass relatively tall for bluegrass. Used in pastures and
reclamation.
WHITE PRAIRIE CLOVER Antelope
Native clover to the Rocky Mountain region, important wildlife plant.
NEWHY WHEATGRASS Newhy
is a cross between blue bunch wheatgrass and quack grass. Adaptable
to many growing conditions form alkali wetlands to good fam land. Has
good seedling vigor and excellent grazing characteristics. Most desirable
on problem sights where other grasses will not grow.
CROWNVETCH Chemung, Penngift
This is a spreading legume that is mainly used in ornamental and roadside
plantings. It produces a fragrant pink blossom.
INDIAN RICE GRASS Rimrock, Nezpar, Paloma;
Dryland foothills bunch grass
Very ornamental, native to high plains of the Rock Mountain
region.
If you have a need for quality grass seed, would like to discuss producing
a specialty seed, or if you have a question or comment, contact
us at one of the addresses shown below. We look forward to hearing
from you.
Etheridge Seed Farms
Ken and Debbie Borcher
2028 Lane 11
Powell, WY 82435
Phone/Fax 307-754-2366
Email: info@EtheridgeSeedFarms.com
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