1 Clay soil or good soil moisture conditions. Orchardgrass Kay, Arctic, AC Nordic or Okay 5 Bromegrass Manchar, Rebound or Paddock 3 Timothy Tiller, Climax, Richmond or Tuukka 2 Alsike Clover Aurora or Tetra 2 Paddock meadow bromegrass is preferred under irrigation.
Smooth bromegrass is preferred for dryland renovation without re-seeding.
2 Dryland or light soil conditions. Substitute single cut red clover for alfalfa with pH lower than 5.9. Orchardgrass survival is adversely affected by close grazing and by nutrient deficiency, especially of nitrogen, potassium and sulfur. Rotational grazing and soil tests are therefore very important. Weed control can often be accomplished by clipping pastures prior to seed set.