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Satin Grass Seed

Unlike most other grasses, orchard grass is all leaves after the first cut, and can actually exceed alfalfa in digestibility.

SATIN IS:
Very Late Maturing
Satin is 7 to 10 days later maturing than most other late maturing orchard grass varieties. It will be in the boot stage when the first cutting of alfalfa is in the bud stage.

Less Competitive
Most orchard grasses tend to crowd out alfalfa as the stand ages, but not SATIN.

Disease Resistance
SATIN has better leaf disease resistance than most others.

Softer Hay
Unlike other orchard grass varieties, SATIN'S leaves are smooth with no barbs. This makes SATIN hay feel smooth and soft which makes it more palatable.

Winter Hardy
SATIN has excellent winter hardiness.

Seeding Rate with Alfalfa
1/2 to 1 pound per acre for dairy quality hay. PVP (Plant Variety Protection) Approved 1995

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This is why Satin orchard grass is more palatable. If you look at the leaf with a 100 power lens, you will not see any barbs or rough edges. All other orchard grass leaves have silica cells along the edges that look like saw teeth. It is believed grasses developed these silica barbs to deter grazing animals.
Advantages of Grass Planted with Alfalfa
*Quicker drying time
*Can increase yields
*Fills in bare areas
*Reduces lodging
*Chokes out weeds.
*Contributes to better erosion control.
*A grass mixture is more palatable to livestock.
*Reduces winter-injury to alfalfa.
* Reduces leaf diseases.
* Reduces leafhopper damage.

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