SeedRanch Creeping Bentgrass Seed – 5 Lbs. (Plants 10,000 Sq.ft.)
BENT GRASS Creeping bent grass is a native of Europe and parts of Asia. It is a cool season grass requiring cool, humid environments. This grass forms a dense mat by creeping stolons and has a shallow root system and has long slender leaves. Bent grasses are the most beautiful of the grasses with their fine texture, deep green color, thick density, and low growing habit. They are considered the luxury grasses of the cool season grasses. There are three types of bent grass: the Colonial, Creeping, and Velvet. Each retains particular qualities relating to climate, salt tolerance, depth of color, and texture. Bent grass is a cool season lawn grass. Bent can be planted from seeds or sod and provides a beautiful golf like turf grass lawn in Northern areas. Bents requires high amounts of lawn care & maintenance. Creeping bent grass is used extensively in lawns, golf courses, athletic fields for the creeping, dense growth and beautiful coloration and short mowing capabilities. It is used primarily on golf putting greens because of the denseness and mowing qualities. Penncross is the most popular and recommended variety for home lawns. Colonial bent grass has been in the United States since the early days of the colonists. This variety was brought from Europe to reproduce the fine lawns of their homeland. Colonial Bentgrass is the tallest of the bents with very fine texture and the density associated with the bent grasses.
SeedRanch LabLab Food Plot Seeds – 2 Lbs.
Lablab Food Plot Seed This summer bean is extremely high yielding and drought tolerant. Since it is vulnerable to early grazing pressure, plant in big fields or protect with fencing or repellents. Once established, Lab Lab’s high protein makes it excellent for deer throughout the summer and fall until a killing frost. LabLab should be planted with millet, sorghum or corn to provide a stalk for the vines to climb up. This will help increase its productivity. Planting: Date: April – June Rate: 10 lbs. per acre or 1/4 lb. per 1000 Sq.ft. Depth: 1/2″
(On Backorder) Aeschynomene Deer Vetch Food Plot Seeds – 5 Lbs.
Aeschynomene Deer Vetch Food Plot Seeds C. G. Chambliss, R. S. Kalmbacher and M. B. Adjei Aeschynomene is a warm-season annual legume adapted to moist sites throughout the state, but it is mainly grown in South Florida. Seed of two species are commercially available to producers: Aeschynomene americana, also known as common aeschynomene, joint vetch or deer vetch, and a newly available species Aeschynomene evenia, which has no common name. Common aeschynomene growing with Limpograss (Hemarthria). Aeschynomene americana, or common aeschynomene, is a true annual that flowers and produces seed in the early fall. Plants usually die after seed has matured, but the stand can be managed to re-seed and maintain itself in good production for several years after first establishement. Common aeschynomene has a high nutritive value and is very palatable to cattle and deer. It has been used in the cattle industry and for wildlife plantings for many years. Aeschynomene evenia is a short-lived perennial. Plants stay green during the fall until frost. In South Florida during a mild winter, plants will live through the winter and put out new growth in the spring. It flowers and makes seed throughout the year.Aeschynomene evenia has a characteristic smell. The nutritive value of Aeschynomene evenia is similar to common aeschynomene, but unlike common aeschynomene (deer vetch), it is not immediately palatable to cattle. Cattle need time to adapt to this legume and they will only graze small plants. Do not let evenia plants become large and stemmy, because cattle will not graze them and they simply become weeds. It has been observed that in a mixture of common aeschynomene andAeschynomene evenia, deer grazed the common aeschynomene but did not graze the Aeschynomene evenia. Additional experience with growing and utilizing Aeschynomene evenia is needed. The cultural practices recommended in this publication apply to common aeschynomene, but are believed to be approximately the same for Aeschynomene evenia. CULTURAL PRACTICES Site Selection Aeschynomene grows best on moist, fertile soils. It is more tolerant of extremely wet conditions than of drought. Surface drainage is needed especially during establishment. Although well-established plants can withstand short periods of flooding, young plants (seedlings) can be injured or killed if plants are completely submerged in water. In general, aeschynomene is adapted to the moist flatwood areas throughout the state. Liming and Fertilization If the soil pH is below 5.0, the site should be limed to raise the pH to between 5.5 and 6.0. Plant nutrients should be applied after a successful stand of seedlings has emerged. After the seedlings are 2 weeks old, fertilize with 30 lbs/A of P2O5 and 60 lbs/A of K2O if the soil tests are low or medium in these plant nutrients. Micronutrients are not generally recommended on land that has been fertilized for several years, unless poor plant growth and appropriate symptoms indicate a deficiency. Seeding Rate and Date Seed of common aeschynomene may be bought with the hull removed (naked) or intact. There are approximately twice as many seed per pound when the hull has been removed compared to when the hull is attached. Seed with the hull removed may be planted at 5 to 8 lbs/A. If seeded with a precision planter on a clean-tilled seedbed, the lower seeding rate may be used. Broadcast seeding requires the higher seeding rate, especially when seed are broadcast on established pasture sod. Seed with the hull attached should be planted at the rate of 20 to 25 lbs/A. Aeschynomene evenia seed is also available with or without hulls. Seeding date can be critical to successful establishment. Aeschynomene is usually planted in June when the summer rains start. It has been planted successfully in April and May when spring rainfall has been above normal. Try to plant to establish new stands or lightly disk old stands to encourage seed germination when the chances are greatest for continued good soil moisture. Stand failure of aeschynomene is mainly caused by inadequate soil moisture at or shortly after seeding. The greatest chance for successful establishment occurs when plantings are made in June after a spring when rainfall has been greater than normal and the soil profile is saturated. When seedings are made prior to June 1 or the start of the summer rainy period, use seed with the hulls attached at the rate of 25 lbs/A. Immediate germination will range from 5 to 10%. If these seedlings die due to drought, there will be plenty of seed to germinate when the next rain comes. When planting after June 1, use seed with the hull removed, which may have an immediate germination as high as 90 to 95%. Use 5 lbs/A on a clean-tilled seedbed and 8 lbs/A on sod. A 50/50 mixture of seed with and without hulls can be used at all times of planting to provide security against establishment failures due to drought or short periods of excessive moisture. Inoculation Inoculate seed with the proper bacteria (cowpea group) when aeschynomene is seeded into new land or into fields where a summer legume has never been grown. Inoculation of the seed is not required if aeschynomene or some other summer legume that requires the cowpea inoculant has been grown in the area to be planted. Overseeding Bahiagrass Pastures Certain management practices should be followed to minimize competition of the bahiagrass with the aeschynomene seedlings and allow for successful establishment. These practices include: 1) burning excess bahiagrass in late winter if there is enough fuel to carry a fire; 2) no application of nitrogen during the spring preceding planting of the aeschynomene; 3) removal of excess bahiagrass before seeding by grazing close (2 to 4 inches); 4) close grazing and chopping or disking are useful to reduce bahiagrass competition when soil moisture is plentiful; and 5) continued grazing after seeding until the aeschynomene seedlings are about 2 inches tall. Remove cattle before they graze the tops of the seedlings. Allow the aeschynomene plants to reach a height of 12 to 18 inches before grazing. If self re-seeding of the stand or seed production of common aeschynomene is contemplated, then cattle must be removed from pasture from mid- August through November of the year of establishment to allow the crop to flower and set seed. This kind of spelling is not required for evenia which flowers and seeds throughout the year. Chopping or light-disking of pasture in spring every couple of years promotes regeneration of aeschynomene from soil seed-bank reserve. Various seeding methods and types of seeders can be used. Sod-seeding drills are useful and result in less soil moisture loss from the soil surface as compared to broadcast methods where light disking or chopping, seeding and rolling are used to obtain seed-to-soil contact. Regardless of the method used, seed should be placed at 1/2 to 3/4 inch deep. GRAZING MANAGEMENT Rotational grazing is recommended when plants reach a height of 18 inches. A stocking rate of 2 to 5 animal units per acre has been suggested. Graze the plants back to about 8 to 14 inches and move to the next pasture. Maintaining a 14-inch stubble will allow for maximum regrowth and good seed production. Aeschynomene provides much needed protein in July, August and September when perennial grasses are usually deficient in protein. Protein in leaves and young stems of aeschynomene will exceed 20%. Nursing calves that have common aeschynomene available will gain an extra 30 to 50 lbs compared to calves that have only perennial grass. MANAGEMENT OF AESCHYNOMENE EVENIA Aeschynomene evenia must be grazed heavily so that it does not become the dominant plant in the pasture. Graze it hard early in the year once it is 18 to 24 inches tall. If left ungrazed, it will become woody and unpalatable and will shade the bahiagrass. Do not graze pure stands of Aeschynomene evenia; allow cattle to have access to grass as well as the A. evenia. HARVESTED FORAGE Aeschynomene is best suited for grazing in a mixture with grass. Although some hay and silage have been made, neither process works very well. The plants are high in moisture and mucilaginous (sticky) which causes problems in handling fresh material. When dried, the leaves and small stems become very brittle, causing high losses in hay making.
Seed Ranch Penncross Creeping BentGrass Seeds 1 Pound FD118
Plant or Animal Product Type Bentgrass. Item Weight 16 ounces. Sunlight Exposure Full Sun, Partial Shade.
Pensacola Bahia Grass Seed “Premium Grade” – 2 Lbs.
SeedRanch Pensacola Bahia Grass Seed – Premium Grade Used extensively in pastures and road-side grassing throughout the Southeast. Stands colder soil temps, thus can be planted further north in Southern States. Available from both seed and sod sources commercially. But usually planted using seeds. Pensacola Bahia is sold as non-certified seed, thus make sure you buy your seeds from a reputable dealer to receive quality seeds. Florida grown seed is generally of higher quality than seeds produced in other states. This is because of lower “objectionable” weeds in Florida grown seeds. Pensacola Bahia grass is grown and planted on more acres than any of the other varieties of Bahia. It has been established on several million acres of roads, lawns, pasture, forage and conservation lands in the Southern states of USA since it’s discovery in 1935 by Ed Finlayson of the Escambia County Extension Service. Pensacola has long, slim (narrow) leaves with an extensive root system that grows to depths of 7-10 feet. Pensacola also has more cold-tolerance than the other Bahia’s, thus it can be grown further North toward and in the transition zone. Top growth is usually killed by “mild frost”, but it recovers fast with warm weather. In colder areas the Pensacola variety produces more early and late season forage growth than the other Bahia varieties.
Wrens Abruzzi Winter Rye Grain Seed (Secale cereale) – 10 Lbs.
Developed 1953 in GA as an early winter rye with superior performance in the SE piedmont and coastal plains. A selection of the much older Abruzzi rye. Rye cover crop is great for controlling erosion, adding organic matter, enhancing soil life, and suppressing weeds. Its extensive root system makes it among the best green manures for improving soil structure. It is an excellent soil renovator and pioneer crop for new fields. Rye is very good at releasing phosphorus and potassium. It also stabilizes excess soil and manure nitrogen. Rye and vetch together are one of the preferred cover crops for no-till tomato planting. Rye is also good for animal grazing; it’s highly palatable and of high nutritional quality, and comes back from grazing and grows again. Wren’s Abruzzi performs better in the warm winters of the southeast than other available varieties of rye. Rapid establishment and growth, together with weed suppression, make Wren’s Abruzzi an excellent choice for certified organic growers. Sow August 1 to November 15 as a winter cover crop. Plant at 4-6 lbs per 1000 sq ft, or 60-112 lbs per acre. Pkt. (1/2 lb)
SeedRanch Alfalfa Seed (Non-GMO) Coated and Inoculated – 3 Lbs.
Alfalfa Plot Location, Preparation, Maintenance and Replanting Alfalfa requires a little more planning and care prior to and after planting than other food plot forages. Here are some basic tips to growing a healthy alfalfa food plot. Plot Location Drainage: Alfalfa, in general, does not tolerate wet-natured ground. It prefers well-drained soil. Well-drained sites can be just about any soil type that is on a slight angle where water drains quickly; a hilltop; sandy soil that drains easily and quickly; or any other location that simply does drains well. Sunlight: Alfalfa prefers sites that receive a significant amount of direct sunlight – 5 hours per day or more. Alfalfa can grow in shadier locations, but the plants may not be as productive. Soil Depth: Alfalfa excels in deep soils. The deeper the soil, the deeper the roots go, and the more drought tolerant the plot will be. Alfalfa roots can go more than 10 feet deep if the soil is deep enough. Alfalfa is naturally a desert plant from the Middle East. A rocky, shallow soil is not a good site for alfalfa. With deep soil, alfalfa will grow from the Gulf Coast states all the way to Canada. Try to select sites that have a soil depth of at least a couple feet. Plot Preparation Soil pH: After you have selected an adequate plot site, get a soil test as soon as possible to determine soil pH and fertilizer requirements. Alfalfa is very sensitive to soil pH. It needs a pH of 6.5-7.5. If your soil pH is low (which is common for the eastern U.S.), apply the recommended amount of lime at least four months before planting, as it takes many months for lime to dissolve. Several tons of limes per acre is a common application. Planting: When it is time to plant, work the soil up thoroughly and then pack the soil with a roller or cultipacker (if desired, Roundup can be applied two or more weeks in advance to kill “junk” in the plot). Broadcast the seed and then roll the plot again. Alfalfa seed should planted about ¼-inch deep. There are other methods to successfully plant alfalfa. The broadcast seeding rate for alfalfa is 20 lbs/acre (a 50-lb bag plants 2 ½ acres). Fertilizer: Fertilizer can be spread the day of planting or several weeks before. Minimal nitrogen will be needed, but alfalfa does need phosphorous and potassium. Refer to your soil test for exact fertilizer needs. If you don’t take a soil test, apply a minimum of 50 lbs of phosphorous and 100 lbs of potassium per acre per year (that recommendation is very low for many soils). A soil test may reveal you need less or more fertilizer than the above recommendation. As a legume, alfalfa produces its own nitrogen. Boron: Alfalfa also needs a certain amount of boron. Refer to your soil test to determine if you need to add boron to your plot. Plot Maintenance Fertilizer: Fertilizer should be applied each year in spring or fall. See the Plot Preparation section for more fertilizer tips. Weed Control: Non Round Up Ready… Mowing: Alfalfa is more attractive to deer when less than 10 inches tall. If the plot gets taller, mow it to 4-6 inches. It is not recommended let your alfalfa get several feet tall and then mow it short. The cuttings can pile up, resulting in dead or diseased plants under the clippings. If you have large plots that get very tall, it is suggested to have the plot mowed and baled (local farmers may be eager to harvest your plots, and interested farmers are likely to harvest the plot and still pay you a price per bale – check your local alfalfa hay prices). It is best to mow plots before a majority of plants produce flowers. How Long Will the Plot Last? If well maintained, alfalfa plots can easily last for five years or longer. Production for three to five years can be expected. Poor quality varieties may not last as long, but improved varieties, such as Alfa-Graze, can thrive for many years. Replanting Plots Alfalfa produces a chemical that is toxic to its own seedlings (a mystery of nature). The toxin does not kill alfalfa seedlings, but it significantly hinders growth. So after a plot is no longer productive, plant an alfalfa plot in another location. The old site can be left fallow or replanted with a non-legume food plot forage to take advantage of nitrogen produced by the alfalfa (cereal grains, corn, brassicas, chicory). The site needs to sit for at least two winters before being replanted with alfalfa.
Tifblair Centipede Grass Seed – 2 Lbs.
PLANTING DATES Centipede can be planted anytime a new lawn can be prepared. However late summer planting (August 15 – November 1) is not advised due to inadequate time for establishment before winter. For best results plant in March or April, but quicker germination will occur May–July. TifBlair can be planted in the fall of the year after the soil temperatures are cold enough to prevent germination (typically after November 1). TifBlair seed will not germinate until the soil warms the following spring. PLANTING RATES To determine the amount of seed to purchase, multiply the length of the your lawn in feet by the width in feet to determine the square feet (sq. ft.). Subtract area for sidewalks, driveways, and other areas that will not be planted. Plant TifBlair at a rate of ½ pound per 1,000 sq. ft. Higher seeding rates (up to 1lb. per 1000 sq.ft.) will produce a quicker grow-in and produce a more dense turf in a shorter amount of time. Using higher rates of seed is more cost-effective than trying to save money on “light” seeding rates, because more watering and weed control will be necessary with “light” rates. PLANTING Establishing a beautiful and attractive lawn consists of six easy steps. 1. Remove loose debris, such as sticks, stones, and trash. Till and loosen soil to create a crumbly seedbed. Work in a 5-10-15 fertilizer at a rate of 10 pounds per 1,000 sq. ft. Centipede thrives in acidic soil. DO NOT LIME UNLESS SOIL TEST FOR A CENTIPEDE LAWN ADVISES YOU TO LIME. 2. To prepare seedbed, rake thoroughly and smooth the surface to provide a crumbly top layer that is ideal for sowing. 3. Sow the seed according to your spreader’s recommended rate. Divide seed into two equal portions. Sow in one direction east to west, then use second portion and sow north to south to insure uniform coverage. 4. Work seed into soil ¼ to ½ inch with the flexing rake. Roll yard smooth. Use straw as light mulch in areas of erosion concern. Mulch should be used lightly so that it does not shade young seedlings. 5. Most Important Step: Water thoroughly and frequently, but avoid creating puddles. Soil should be kept moist up to ½ inch deep until emergence of the seedlings. After seedling emergence water less frequently. Water only as needed after stand is established. 6. Mow frequently to control weeds once seedlings are established, taking care to never remove than 1/3 of the plant. FOR RESEEDING EXISTING LAWNS 1. Cut existing lawn as close as possible or use Round-UpÒ to reduce vigor and competition from existing lawn. 2. Rake or scratch (aerify, scarify) the surface and remove debris. 3. Apply seed and water as described above. *Round-Up is a registered trademark of Monsanto Company TifBlair Advantage Exceptional Late Season Color And Quality In tests conducted in Alabama, Oklahoma and Georgia, TifBlair had equal or better turf quality than the other tested centipede varieties. The fact is, TifBlair produces more stolons with more leaves more quickly than common centipede. While TifBlair’s winter dormant color is similar to common centipede, its late season color retention is far superior to common centipede and a point better than both Oaklawn and Tenn Hardy. Developed Especially For Low pH Soils Common centipede’s poor rooting characteristics have limited it to sites with good soil and water availability. TifBlair, on the other hand, is an ideal choice for construction sites with eroded, low pH soils such as those routinely found in the southeastern coastal plains, piedmont and mountain regions. The chart below clearly demonstrates TifBlair’s ability for aggressive growth in both low and high pH soils. Comparison of TifBlair Certified Centipede and Common Centipede Growth in Low pH Soils Soil pH Level TifBlair Common Growth Advantage Low pH-Plant Diameter 84″ 52″ 62% High pH-Plant Diameter 88″ 80″ 10% Planted 6/89, Evaluated 8/15/91 – Griffin, GA Cold Hardy Enough For Northern Climates One of the biggest advantages of TifBlair over common centipede and St. Augustine grass is its improved cold tolerance. Tests conducted over 3 winters at Stillwater, OK and Blairsville, GA, demonstrated that TifBlair can survive prolonged severe winter temperatures. This is good news if you’re looking for an aggressive, low-maintenance turf that will do well on highway roadsides or commercial and residential lawns in the more northerly regions. Adapts Remarkably Well To Dry Conditions With the volatile weather patterns, water shortages and outright water bans of the last few years, no wonder landscape professionals are looking for grasses with improved drought tolerance. TifBlair’s unique deep-rooting system gives it the ability to produce superior turf even in poor quality soils and under persistent day-in day-out dry conditions. Improved Plant Vigor Shortens Grow-In Time On-farm comparisons of TifBlair and common centipede have shown that TifBlair grown from seed establishes more rapidly and with greater consistency than common centipede. This translates into a big advantage for homeowners and landscape professionals ike. Everybody benefits from shorter grow-in times, fewer weed problems and denser turf stands. And that’s the beauty of certified TifBlair centipede.
Aeschynomene Deer Vetch Food Plot Seeds Un-Hulled – 50 Lbs.
In South Florida during a mild winter, plants will live through the winter and put out new growth in the spring. This kind of spelling is not required for evenia which flowers and seeds throughout the year.
SeedRanch White Dutch Clover Seed (Non Gmo) – 50 Lbs. ( 8 Acres Coverage)
White Dutch Clover White Dutch Clover designates a strain of white clover which is perennial. Used in lawns, as a ground cover, cover crop, for erosion control, and in pasture mixtures. Usually matures between 4 to 8 inches. Many homeowners include White Dutch clover in their lawn seed mixture because clover sprouts fast and grows so dependably that it’s a valuable aid in getting a new lawn started. Nodules on the roots fix nitrogen from the air. Actually, up to 1/3 the nitrogen your lawn needs can be obtained from white dutch clover! Grows vigorously even in poor clay subsoil around new home construction. If you want all the benefits of a cover crop but don’t want to till early or mow, clover is your best bet. Getting a good stand of white clover is a first and critical step to success with this high quality, persistent crop. Since white clover is usually grown with a cool season perennial grass (may be planted alone too), it is usually either seeded at the same time as the grass or seeded into an existing grass stand. Regardless of when it is seeded, certain principles and practices are important for success. These will be discussed below; however, readers should refer to state and local sources for specific recommendations for their area.
