
Description
Elytrigia elongata
Tall Wheatgrass is often used for hay and grazing for livestock due to it's ability to produce high yields and palatable forages. Although it prefers a well-drained soil, Tall Wheatgrass is tolerant of alkaline or saline soils where other crops are difficult to establish or are unproductive. It is often seeded alone, however, it may be planted successfully with legumes. Irrigation is needed for a successful establishment as well as a long growing season. Other uses for Tall Wheatgrass may include seeding for windbreaks, erosion control, or wildlife cover.
Growing Height: 24 to 36"
Min Yearly Rainfall: 18"
Seeds Per Pound: 79,000
Acre Rate: 25 lbs
Lbs per 1000 sq feet: 2 lbs
Growing Regions:Southwest (Not including Eastern Texas, Western Arizona, and Southwestern New Mexico), Great Plains
FEATURES
Growth: Upright
Height: 18"+
Soil: Loamy
Soil: Alkaline
Traffic: High
Weather: Cool Season
Water: Medium Usage
Bunch
Planting: Spring
Planting: Fall