Hay
Hay Solutions are mixtures of cool season grasses and sometimes alfalfa too for the production of hay or haylage. Be sure to note while every combination can be used for haylage, mixtures with ryegrasses or festulolium need more attention as these grasses are combined to fit a certain purpose or to thrive under certain conditions. Often times these mixes include cool season grasses that can be planted as early as oats. These grasses can be sed in conjunction with other grasses and or legumes in both pasture applications or in conventional harvesting applications. Typically, these grasses have a higher digestibility or energy value than legumes by themselves. Also, if planted with a legume, greater tonnage can be realized than a legume planted by itself.
Establishment
Start with a soil test to determine the fertilizer and lime requirements. Planting at a depth of 1/4” to 3/8” (or a depth that is not more than 5 times the diameter of the seed). A smooth, firm seed bed is required to have optimal seed-tosoil contact for maximum germination. Broadcast seeding requires extensive field preparation along with an additional 25% more seed. For best coverage, use a split application at right angles to each other or crisscross the field. Most grasses will tolerate a soil pH range between 5.5 to 7.5.
Management
Avoiding over-grazing or clipping lower than 3 inches helps stand vigor and regrowth; 6 to 8 inches are needed for overwintering. It also encourages more root development. Proper fertility is needed to insure stand establishment, expected forage tonnage and quality. Approximate nitrogen needs are 40 lbs for establishment and an additional 50 to 80 lbs for the total annual requirement. Cool season annuals and perennials work well together since the annuals come on faster and the perennials, once established, have longevity and tonnage. If grass is to be used in a crop rotation where conventional chemicals are used, be aware of the potential chemical residue as the grass could be killed or suppressed.
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Haystack Blend Timothy
$3.90 per lb
Total (50 lbs): $195.00New Haystack Blend from KingFisher. The differing maturities gives a flexible harvest window for dry hay. Get yours here!
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KingFisher Alfa-Plus
$4.87 per lb
Total (33 lbs): $160.71Byron Seeds KingFisher Alfa-Plus Hay this mixture are all very leafy, soft textured, and very late heading which translates into excellent forage quality.
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Kingfisher KF Hay/Grazing Mix
$5.15 per lb
Total (50 lbs): $257.50Byron Seeds Kingfisher KF Hay/Grazing Mix a very drought tolerant mix with lots of flexibility that can be used for hay or a rotation during summer grazing.
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KingFisher KF Haylage Plus
$4.38 per lb
Total (33 lbs): $144.54KingFisher Haylage Plus from Byron Seeds LLC is a mixture of grasses that are well suited to for haylage or balage.
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KingFisher KF Highland Hay Mix
$5.50 per lb
Total (50 lbs): $275.00Byron Seeds Highland Hay Mix Seed is a late heading mix that thrives on drier soils with a wide harvest window that is easy to dry.
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Kingfisher KF Lowland Hay Mix
$5.30 per lb
Total (50 lbs): $265.00Byron Seeds Kingfisher KF Lowland Hay Mix is late-heading mix with branch root alfalfas that tolerate wetter soils and has a wide harvest window.
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Kingfisher KF Performance Max
$5.50 per lb
Total (50 lbs): $275.00Byron Seeds Kingfisher KF Performance Max Hay Mix of alfalfa and endophyte-free Tall Fescue mixture that will excel in both agronomic and nutritional performance.
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KingFisher KF SynergyX Hydro-Power
$5.60 per lb
Total (50 lbs): $280.00A mixture of stress tolerant alfalfa’s and red clover. Great for variable soil types.
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KingFisher KF SynergyX Ignite
$5.60 per lb
Total (50 lbs): $280.00A mixture of high performing KF alfalfas, coming branch root, tap root and low lignin varieties with superior quality and disease resistance.
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KingFisher Premium Hay Blend
$4.38 per lb
Total (33 lbs): $144.54KingFisher Premium Hay Seed is a custom blend of two of our BEST hay type fescues selected for high yield. Tall Fescue seed in stock. Discounts available!
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KingFisher Premium Hay Blend Plus
$3.19 per lb
Total (50 lbs): $159.50KingFisher Premium Hay Blend Plus Seed from Byron Seeds is a custom blend of our best tall fescue and festulolium that is excellent for balage.
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Zenyatta Timothy
$3.90 per lb
Total (50 lbs): $195.00An early maturing variety with very high yields. It matches up great with alfalfa. Great for hay.
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