Reed Canarygrass
Reed canarygrass is a tall, coarse, vigorous, long-lived
perennial. It is one of the earliest grasses to begin growth in
the spring, and produces large yields of nutritious forage.
Reed canarygrass can be used for pasture, hay or silage.
Low-alkaloid reed canarygrass offers potential for improved
animal performance.
Characteristics
Drought
Winter-
PalatabilityYIEldGrazing
TOLERANCEhardinesspotential
TolerAnce
Rotational Grazing guidelines Begin Grazing
Stop Grazing
Avg Days Rest
Hay or Haylage Harvest guidelines
Cut boot to early head
6-12 in
Suitable Soil Types
light
medheavy
5-6 in
15-30
PLANTING RATE
PLANTING TIMES
new pastures:
5-10 lbs/acre
overseeding:
3-5 lbs/acre
Best in early spring or fall
when weather is cooler and
moisture more reliable
PLANTING Zones
Forage First® Products
Low-Alkaloid
Chiefton Reed Canarygrass
Chiefton Reed Canarygrass is a vigorous, productive, long-lived perennial grass
adapted over a wide range of climatic and geographic regions. It is adapted
to soils too wet for bromegrass, fescue and orchardgrass, and can withstand
continuous flooding for up to 60 or 70 days once established. It is best to harvest
for hay one to two times before grazing.
• High performing grass for hay, pasture, rotational grazing or filter strips
• Suitable for aggressive cutting schedules and intensive grazing
• Higher nutrient values than brome, orchardgrass or timothy
• Very cold-tolerant
• Low, wet areas are best seeded in the fall to avoid competition from weeds
• Winter hardy, very persistent
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cool season grasses
ESTablishment
Persistence