York Smoothe Brome

High yielding

Late Maturing

Improved re-growth

Improved drought tolerance

Early spring green up

Very palatable

Winter hardy

Description

York is recommended for hay, grazing, silage, or green chop (direct feeding). When mixed with alfalfa or clovers, York provides a long lasting grass companion that will enhance the quality of the animal's diet. When seeded alone or with other grasses, York can provide excellent season long forage.

Other Info

Management
York smooth bromegrass is a deep-rooted, sod forming grass which grows best on fertile soil with a pH above 6.0. Smooth bromegrass is very responsive to N fertilization and requires a high level of fertility for maximum production. Spring harvest management is vital for yield and persistence. To insure against harming the growing point, be careful about how short and also how often you cut or graze smooth bromegrass early in the spring. Generally speaking, animals should be moved off of smooth bromegrass before the grass is grazed below four inches.

Seeding Rates
York should be planted at a rate of 15-20 lbs/acre when seeded alone, or 3-8 lbs/acre in mixes or with alfalfa. York should be planted approximately 1/4" to 1/2" deep.