Hancock's Southeast Cattle Forage Spring & Summer Seed Mix
Our seasonal cattle forage blend is a great way to “beef” up your pastures seasonally for the spring/summer and fall/winter, while also improving your soil. This convenient blend consists of four high-quality annual legumes and grasses that grow great in the Southeast United States. This mixture can be grown on a wide array of soils with great success.~~~
Our seasonal cattle forage blend is a great way to “beef” up your pastures seasonally for the spring/summer and fall/winter, while also improving your soil. This convenient blend consists of four high-quality annual legumes and grasses that grow great in the Southeast United States. This mixture can be grown on a wide array of soils with great success. The average crude protein for this mix is approximately 12 to 15% depending on stage. This Southeast Annual Cattle Forage blend is a great way to increase the quality of the pasture as well as improving the soil for future plantings. The blend will grow well in the following states: Florida, Georgia, South Carolina, Alabama, Mississippi, Louisiana, and Eastern Texas.
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- Application or Use: Pasture, Cattle Forage, Livestock Grazing, Food Plot, Cover Crop, Erosion Control
- Germination Time: 7 - 14, days, under optimal conditions
- Growing Locations: Warm Season & Transition Zone
- Height: 1 - 3 feet
- Sunlight Requirements: 8+ hours, full sun for best results
- Advantages: Convenient blend of high protein annual varieties, while also improving soil content.
- When to Plant: Recommended planting time is spring and summer when night time temperatures are consistently above 65 degrees and 2 months prior to first frost.
Sorghum Sudangrass
Hybrid Pearl Millet
Iron Clay Peas
Sunn Hemp
NOTE: The Spring/Summer Blend is shipped March 1st – September 30th, unless otherwise requested.
*Product packaging may appear different than what is pictured.~~~
We recommend planting this mixture on well-prepared PLOWED GROUND. Plant the spring/summer blend April 1 – October 1 and plant the fall/winter blend October 1 – April. For best results, graze this annual blend only once it reaches a minimum of 8 in. in height, NOT BEFORE. If your cattle graze this down to 4 in., please remove and allow the crop to retune.
SEEDMAN’S TIP: Oldtimers say when the first cow lays down, it means it’s time run the others out of there! Graze them hard 4 to 6 hours a day and remove in the evening to get the most out of this blend.
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Our seasonal cattle forage blend is a great way to “beef” up your pastures seasonally for the spring/summer and fall/winter, while also improving your soil. This convenient blend consists of four high-quality annual legumes and grasses that grow great in the Southeast United States. This mixture can be grown on a wide array of soils with great success.~~~
Our seasonal cattle forage blend is a great way to “beef” up your pastures seasonally for the spring/summer and fall/winter, while also improving your soil. This convenient blend consists of four high-quality annual legumes and grasses that grow great in the Southeast United States. This mixture can be grown on a wide array of soils with great success. The average crude protein for this mix is approximately 12 to 15% depending on stage. This Southeast Annual Cattle Forage blend is a great way to increase the quality of the pasture as well as improving the soil for future plantings. The blend will grow well in the following states: Florida, Georgia, South Carolina, Alabama, Mississippi, Louisiana, and Eastern Texas.
Product Information
- Application or Use: Pasture, Cattle Forage, Livestock Grazing, Food Plot, Cover Crop, Erosion Control
- Germination Time: 7 - 14, days, under optimal conditions
- Growing Locations: Warm Season & Transition Zone
- Height: 1 - 3 feet
- Sunlight Requirements: 8+ hours, full sun for best results
- Advantages: Convenient blend of high protein annual varieties, while also improving soil content.
- When to Plant: Recommended planting time is spring and summer when night time temperatures are consistently above 65 degrees and 2 months prior to first frost.
Sorghum Sudangrass
Hybrid Pearl Millet
Iron Clay Peas
Sunn Hemp
NOTE: The Spring/Summer Blend is shipped March 1st – September 30th, unless otherwise requested.
*Product packaging may appear different than what is pictured.~~~
We recommend planting this mixture on well-prepared PLOWED GROUND. Plant the spring/summer blend April 1 – October 1 and plant the fall/winter blend October 1 – April. For best results, graze this annual blend only once it reaches a minimum of 8 in. in height, NOT BEFORE. If your cattle graze this down to 4 in., please remove and allow the crop to retune.
SEEDMAN’S TIP: Oldtimers say when the first cow lays down, it means it’s time run the others out of there! Graze them hard 4 to 6 hours a day and remove in the evening to get the most out of this blend.
