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Redtop

Description

Redtop is an introduced, perennial, sodforming bunch grass that germinates quickly and can grow in a wide range of soils and pH levels. Typically in the Southwest it is used or reclamation work at higher elevations and in riparian type settings where moisture levels are high, because it requires at least 30 inches of precipitation.  It can produce a great deal of forage but it does not handle frequent mowing/grazing and will not persist.  Because it is a tiny seed, it should be planted very shallow (1/4 inch deep).  Redtop typically germinates in 7 to 10 days when conditions are right.

Details

Type

Cool Grass

Purpose

Reclamation, High Elevation, and Riparian

Latin Name

Reclamation, High Elevation, and Riparian

Zone

NA

Height

30″ – 40″

Cool/Warm

Cool

Sun/Shade Tolerance

1 – Very Sunny

Min. Precipitation

30″+

Seeds Per Pound

4850000

Planting Rate

1pls lb/ac

Native/Introduced

Introduced

Annual/Perrenial

Perennial

Growth Pattern

Bunch

Additional Information

Variety Release Sheet

NA

USDA Sheet

https://plants.usda.gov/factsheet/pdf/fs_aggi2.pdf

Questions?

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