Meadow bromegrass (Bromus riparius Rehm.)
New/Untested species, not yet recommended for some or all applications
Characteristics
- Yield based on 3 harvest/season
- Seeding rate: 10-15 lbs pure live seed/acre
- Seeding date: early spring, late summer before August 15
- Persistent cool-season bunch grass, primary variety is Regar
- Primarily used for pasture in western USA
Advantages
- good yield potential
- good regrowth
- tolerant of close grazing
Concerns
- management not well defined
- forage quality not known
- not tolerant of acid and poorly-drained soils
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