9ORDEV Devour Orchard Grass
Persistent | Palatable | 50 lb Bag
Devour is the new name in grazing-type orchard grasses. It was developed to withstand the rigors of intensive grazing systems that destroy lesser varieties. Devour is hardy with good seedling vigor. The variety is extremely palatable with high NDFD. It is also late maturing, make it an excellent companion with clover or alfalfa.
Orchard Grass Features
Plant Type: Perennial
Planting Dates: April-May or August-September
Soil pH: 5.8-8.2
Soil Adaptation: Well Drained
Planting Depth: 1/8”—1/4”
Approximate seeds/lb: 416,000
Seeding Rate: 10-15 lbs/acre; 2-5 lbs/acre mixed
Days to germination: 18-22
Main usage: hay, pasture
Height at Maturity: 24”—40”
Length of Stand: 8-10 years
Reproduces by: Seed
Pounds per bushel: 14
TEST PLOT DATA
Variety | 2015 Yield | 2014 Yield | 2 Year Avg | 5% Stand | 30-HR NDFD |
Devour | 5.43 | 8.54 | 6.98 | 94 | 53 |
Olathe | 5.43 | 8.46 | 6.95 | 94 | 59 |
Pawnee | 5.37 | 8.47 | 6.92 | 96 | 61 |
Extend | 5.22 | 8.53 | 6.87 | 96 | 58 |
Pennlate | 5.22 | 8.41 | 6.82 | 96 | 57 |
Bounty | 4.82 | 8.65 | 6.74 | 96 | 62 |
Inavale | 4.74 | 8.63 | 6.69 | 95 | 61 |
Mean | 5.22 | 8.52 | 6.87 | 95 | N/A |
LSD Value | .8 | N/A | N/A | 1.11 | N/A |