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Re: forages for riparian zones
jimmy
switchgrass is a good alternative...it is excellent for small game cover, it
is persistent, it is widely adapted, it is of high quality for ruminants and
seed are available.
a couple of problems.... getting stands consistently because of dormant
seeds and it will not take up high levels of N. it grows very well with low
fertility inputs.
eastern gamagrass is another one to consider.
jim green
At 09:49 AM 4/17/97 +0000, Jimmy C. Henning wrote:
>I need to develop some ideas on forages for riparian zones that would
>be an alternative to the woody or shrubby type species and that would
>probably be more attractive to cattle farmers.
>
>What do you think about including 5 lb of perennial ryegrass in mixes
>with other cool season grasses to help in establishment.
>
>These mixes will be used in the central and north/northeastern
>Kentucky area.
>
>Any suggestions or insights would be welcome.
>
>Jimmy Henning
>
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North Carolina State University
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