| Origin: | Asia Minor/Turkey | |
| Use: | Perennial, cool season, introduced grass that provides poor grazing for wildlife; fair grazing for livestock. | |
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| Plant Description: | ||
| General | Characteristics of Tall Wheatgrass | |
| Life Span | Perennial | |
| Growth Form | tall, erect, bunchgrass | |
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| Seeding Rate 40" Rows: Broadcast: |
12 pounds pure live seed per acre 15 pounds pure live seed per acre |
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| Planting Date | September-October | |
| Planting Depth | 0.25 to 0.75 inch | |
| pH requirement | 6.6 to 10.1 | |
| Rainfall requirement | 10 to 28 inches | |
| Soil texture Sandy: Loam: Clay: |
High High High |
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| Cold Tolerance: | High | |
| General | Provides poor grazing for wildlife; fair grazing for livestock. | |
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