Most productive from late Feb. to mid-April. A good reseeding plant. Can be maintained in permanent grass sods where properly managed. Does best on moist, upland land soils. Widely used in overseeding fescue pastures.
Many cultivars reseed.
Used mostly for wildlife, soil improvement. Not suited for sandy soils. Seed yields higher when no hay is harvested. Seed yield higher when no hay is harvested. For hay, harvest in mature growth.