| Species: |
Indiangrass [Sorghastrum nutans (L.) Nash)] |
| Cultivars: |
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| Origin: |
North America |
| Use: |
Grazing |
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| Description: |
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General:
Life Span: |
3-5 feet tall, bunchgrass.
Perennial |
| Adaptation: |
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pH:
Soil:
Rainfall:
Temperature: |
5.5-7.5
Sandy-loam, clay loam.
12-40 Inches.
-23ยบ F (minimum). |
| Management: |
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Seeding Rate:
Planting Date:
Planting Depth:
Seed Cost:
Season of Use:
Production:
General: |
4.5 lb PLS/A
March-May
0.25 inch
$45/A
May-October
4000-5000 lb/A |
| Notes: |
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- Medium palatability for browse animals.
- High palatability for grazing animals.
- Medium seedling vigor.
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