Climax is used mainly for hay. It is the latest maturing variety and carries its leaves higher on the stem. Timothy is not drought tolerant and should stay on heavy textured soils. Reed Canarygrass A creeping grass for poorly drained areas subject to flooding. Used for hay, pasture and waterway stabilization.
Palatability declines rapidly with maturity.
This grass can contain alkaloids that can disrupt digestion. Rival, Venture and Palaton have low alkaloid contents. An extremely nutritious, highly palatable bunch grass for dryland pasture. Adapted to a wide range of soils including saline soils. Provides pasture from very early spring to late fall under heavy grazing conditions.