KingFisher Grassworks Grazing Mix

Product Description

KingFisher Grassworks Grazing Mix is a high-quality grazing mix formulated by the folks at Grassworks.

• Very winter hardy
• Grazing mix breakthrough for the Upper Midwest
• Formulated for dairy quality by Grassworks Inc and Byron Seed team; portion of the proceeds goes to support Grassworks
• Very consistent palatability

KingFisher Grassworks

Using KingFisher Grassworks on your farm is a smart move. They’re versatile and more forgiving to adverse soil and climate conditions than monocultures. KingFisher Grassworks usually provides better nutrition and yield across the growing season. However, pastures need good management to be able to optimize the potential. Regular mowing and fertilizing are just as important as rotational grazing in maintaining a proper pasture balance.

Establishment

An early fall planting is best seeding or drilled 1/4 inch deep into a well-prepared seed bed. If a seeder or drill is not available, the seed can be broadcast and rolled firm with a cultipacker. Make sure weeds are controlled before establishment. Spring planting is possible, but competition must be suppressed. Most of the upper Midwest is Spring planted.

Management

Use the equivalent of about 40 pounds of N to kick-start the seedlings. Clip the pasture when the seedlings are about 6 to 8 inches high to encourage density. Do not graze until firmly rooted. Rotational grazing is best to promote persistence. Manure or fertilizer in the fall will help with winter hardiness.