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Welcome to Clark Seeds, Inc.
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Annual Grasses
Annual Ryegrass
Rape (Annual)
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Annual Ryegrass
Description: An annual which is usually a volunteer pest in small grain
fields. Bunch growth, rapid establishment. Used for hay and pasture,
especially when mixed with crimson clover and/or small grain. Ideal for
green manure. Common variety is Gulf annual ryegrass. 15lbs. in mixtures,
20-30lbs. alone.
Ryegrass Seeding
Date: When soil becomes appropriately warm. 1-2 weeks after corn.
Rate: 10-12lbs. in rows.
pH level: 5.8-6.2
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Rape
(Annual) Brassica Napus
Description: Cool-season plant in the mustard family. Closely resembles
kale with large, dark green leaves. At maturity it reaches a height of 3' -
6' with brilliant yellow flowers and pods that produce 15-40 small
black seeds. Winter and spring varieties are available.
Uses: Pasture and as oil crop. Usually ready for grazing about 8 weeks
after seeding. Sometimes causes bloating in sheep.
Weight per bushel: 50lbs.
Seeds per pound: 160,000
Germinating time: 7 days
Fertilizer: 60-80lbs. N, 30-50lbs. P205 and 30-50lbs. K20 at medium
soil levels.
pH Range: 5.2-6.2
Soil Adaptation: Well drained and moderately well drained loams and
silt loam soils.
Planting: February and March, or August and September at 2-3lbs. in
rows;
6-9lbs. broadcast; 4-6lbs. when seeded with oats.
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