Extreme Switch Perma Cover
Similar to our Northern and Southern specific switchgrass blends, our Extreme switchgrass is designed to withstand extreme conditions of both dryer and/or extreme northern settings
Wide variety
Preferred soil
5.5+
Preferred pH
10+
Stand length (yrs)
Agronomic information
- Planting window: Spring
- Seeding rate (lbs/A): 4lb bag plants 1/2 acre, 20lb bag plants 2.5 acres
- Recommended fertilizer: 75lbs/A 46-0-0 when switchgrass shows light green in late June/early July
- Recommended mowing: Late May, June, and July approximately 4 weeks apart
Similar to our Northern and Southern specific switchgrass blends, our Extreme switchgrass is designed to withstand extreme conditions of both dryer and/or extreme northern settings. From the arid western states to the sandy soils near the Great Lakes, and finally to the extreme portions of the upper Midwest and North East, this could be your perfect poor soil switchgrass solution.
- Seed varieties: A proprietary blend of a high % of the most appropriate base variety of switchgrass for your planting zone, combined with shorter, stiffening varieties to assist in strengthening your planting on a long term basis
- Sunlight needed: Full sun
- Purpose: A region specific premium switchgrass blend with high germination rates, designed to last for decades if taken care of, while providing screening, escape and nesting cover for deer, rabbits, pheasants, quail, turkeys and other critters
- Height: 5-8 feet