Firebreak Seed Mix

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Variety Description:

The firebreak seed mix is a blend of drought tolerant grasses that remain relatively short and green throughout the season with the broadleaf forbs and legumes in the mix. These species are also palatable to livestock and wildlife which encourages grazing to maintain a short plant height.
Rates
Acres/ Bag : 2.8
Lbs/Acre: 18
% Bulk Variety Seeds/lb Seeds/lb of mix % Seeds Lbs/Acre Seeds/acre Seeds/sf Seeds per sq/in
30% Siberian Wheatgrass 170,000 51,000 18% 5 918,000 21 0.15
15% Hard Fescue 565,000 84,750 30% 3 1,525,500 35 0.24
10% Sheep Fescue 680,000 68,000 24% 2 1,224,000 28 0.20
15% Ladak Alfalfa 220,000 33,000 12% 3 594,000 14 0.09
25% Small Burnet 42,000 10,500 4% 5 189,000 4 0.03
5% Alsike Clover 680,000 34,000 12% 1 612,000 14 0.10
100% 281,250 100% 18 5,062,500 116 0.81