Deborah brome (Bromus carinatus Hook. and Arn.) (California brome)
New/Untested species, not yet recommended for some or all applications
Characteristics
- Yield based on 2 harvests/season
- Seeds/pound: 45,000
- Seeding rate: 35-40 lbs pure live seed/acre for pastures (15-25 lbs/acre for conservation seedlings)
- Seeding date: early spring, late summer before August 15
- Large seed size
- Primarily used for conservation seedings, reseeding after fires, wildlife cover
Advantages
- rapid establishment
- good tolerance to droughty soils
- good midsummer growth
Concerns
- lower yielding than other tall grasses
- not adapted to acid or poorly-drained soils
- may not persist in NYS
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