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Peaceful Valley General Livestock Irrigated Pasture Mix - Nitrocoated Seed (lb)

Productive Year-Round Mix

  • Application Rate: Drill seed at 25 lb per acre, or broadcast at 30 lb per acre
  • Inoculant: None needed; seed is nitrocoated
  • Plant Height: 3.5'
  • Uses: Highly palatable, productive year-round mix for all livestock
  • Facts to Note: Contains: Fawn fescue, Tetraploid perennial ryegrass, Orchardgrass, Tetraploid annual ryegrass, Ladino clover, Strawberry clover, Broadleaf birdsfoot trefoil, Red clover. Best on moderate to high fertility soils below 3,000'

The General Livestock Pasture Mix Irrigated is a carefully curated blend of seeds designed to enhance both livestock nutrition and soil vitality. This blend consists of a variety of grasses and legumes, each chosen for its ability to thrive in irrigated pastures and contribute distinct benefits to the ecosystem.

Benefits for Livestock

  1. Nutrient-Rich Forage: The mix includes perennial grass species like Orchardgrass and Ryegrass, known for their high nutritional value and palatability to livestock. These grasses provide a balanced diet essential for the health and productivity of grazing animals.
  2. Protein-Rich Legumes: Legumes such as Alfalfa and Clovers are integral components of the mix, offering a rich source of protein. This protein supplementation is crucial for livestock growth, milk production in dairy animals, and overall health maintenance.
  3. Improved Digestibility: Certain grass species in the blend, like Tall Fescue and Timothy, enhance digestibility, ensuring that animals can efficiently extract nutrients from the forage. Improved digestibility contributes to better feed conversion rates and overall livestock performance.
  4. Seasonal Adaptability: The mix includes species that are well-suited to thrive in irrigated conditions throughout different seasons. This adaptability ensures a consistent supply of high-quality forage, minimizing fluctuations in livestock nutrition across the year.

Benefits for Soil Health

  1. Nitrogen Fixation: Legumes such as Alfalfa and Clovers naturally fix atmospheric nitrogen into the soil, reducing the need for synthetic fertilizers and promoting long-term fertility.
  2. Erosion Control: Deep-rooted perennial grasses like Orchardgrass and Tall Fescue help anchor soil particles and reduce erosion risks, particularly in irrigated pastures.
  3. Organic Matter Accumulation: As the diverse plant species grow and cycle, they contribute organic matter to the soil, improving structure, water retention, and nutrient availability.
  4. Biodiversity Enhancement: A diverse plant community supports soil microbial activity, nutrient cycling, and resilience to environmental stresses, leading to more sustainable pasturelands.

The General Livestock Pasture Mix Irrigated is a valuable asset for farmers seeking to optimize both livestock nutrition and soil health in irrigated pastures. By leveraging the nutritional benefits of diverse grasses and legumes and promoting soil fertility through natural processes, this blend contributes to sustainable agriculture while ensuring the well-being of grazing animals. Whether for dairy production, meat production, or overall farm sustainability, this pasture mix stands out as a versatile solution for modern agricultural challenges.

Note to Certified Organic Growers from Manufacturer: Nitro-coated seed is conventionally grown seed that has had an organically accepted seed coating applied to it. The seed itself is conventionally grown, non-GMO, and untreated (no fungicides or insecticide seed treatment applied) prior to coating. The seed coat consists of certified organic powdered limestone, an organically approved binder (glue), and peat peat-based inoculant that is also OMRI-approved and organically accepted. The seed coating is applied in a OMRI-approved process in a separate treatment line that only produces Nitro-coated seeds.

Quantity Discounts for Peaceful Valley General Livestock Irrigated Pasture Mix - Nitrocoated Seed (lb)
Buy 10 for $6.64 each
Buy 50 for $6.29 each
$6.99
/lb
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Ships from Northern CA.

Shipping Weight: 1.1 lb

Dimensions: 8.0"L x 6.0"W x 2.0"H

Features

  • Fixes Nitrogen
  • Good for Forage/Hay
  • Good for Pasture
  • Good for Weed Competition
  • Nitrocoated
  • Requires Summer Water
  • Tolerates Mowing/Grazing

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Use Instructions

Planting time should coincide with the natural rains in your region. Drill seed at 25 lb/acre or broadcast at 30 lb/acre.

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pigs like it

We grow this for our pigs. They seem to enjoy it. Not sure how much they actually eat vs. how much they root around in, but it grows well.