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DLF Success Bromegrass Seed 50lbs | Hybrid Meadow/Smooth Brome | High Yield

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$349.00 CAD

DLF Success Bromegrass - Hybrid Meadow/Smooth Brome for Superior Performance

Maximize forage production and stand longevity with AC Success, an innovative hybrid bromegrass developed by Agriculture Canada that combines the best characteristics of both smooth bromegrass and meadow bromegrass for exceptional yield, quality, and persistence.

Key Features & Benefits:

  • Hybrid Vigor:Ā Combines the high yield and palatability of smooth brome with the persistence and winter hardiness of meadow brome
  • High Yielding:Ā Produces exceptional tonnage per acre across multiple cuttings throughout the season
  • Excellent Winter Hardiness:Ā Superior cold tolerance ensures reliable winter survival and vigorous spring regrowth in harsh climates
  • Early Spring Growth:Ā Begins growth early in the season, extending your grazing window and increasing total forage production
  • Even Seasonal Growth:Ā Maintains consistent production throughout the growing season, not just in spring flush
  • Excellent Regrowth:Ā Recovers quickly after mowing or grazing for multiple harvests per season
  • Late Fall Production:Ā Continues to show good green color and growth late into fall, extending the grazing season
  • Excellent Forage Quality:Ā High protein content, good digestibility, and superior palatability for livestock
  • Perfect for Mixtures:Ā Works exceptionally well with alfalfa and other late-maturing grasses
  • Long Stand Life:Ā Persistent variety that maintains productivity for 5+ years with proper management

Ideal For:

  • Mixed alfalfa-grass hay production
  • High-yield silage and haylage systems
  • Rotational grazing pastures for cattle, horses, and sheep
  • Dryland and irrigated forage production
  • Long-term forage stands in harsh climates
  • Operations requiring early spring and late fall production
  • Beef and dairy cattle forage programs

Why Choose AC Success Bromegrass?

Traditional bromegrass varieties force you to choose between the high yield of smooth brome or the persistence of meadow brome. AC Success eliminates that compromise. Developed through Agriculture Canada's rigorous breeding program, Success delivers the productivity you need with the winter hardiness and longevity you demand. Its even seasonal growth pattern means consistent forage availability from early spring through late fall, not just a spring flush followed by summer dormancy.

The Hybrid Advantage:

By crossing smooth and meadow bromegrass, AC Success captures the strengths of both parent species:

  • From Smooth Brome:Ā High yield potential, excellent palatability, good regrowth after cutting
  • From Meadow Brome:Ā Superior winter hardiness, excellent persistence, drought tolerance, disease resistance
  • Hybrid Result:Ā A bromegrass that yields like smooth brome but persists like meadow brome

Perfect Companion for Alfalfa:

AC Success works exceptionally well in alfalfa-grass mixtures:

  • Late maturity matches late-maturing alfalfa varieties for synchronized harvest
  • Provides structure and bulk to alfalfa hay
  • Helps alfalfa dry faster and cure more uniformly
  • Reduces bloat risk in grazing systems
  • Extends stand life by providing ground cover and weed suppression
  • Balances nutrition with complementary protein and energy profiles

Typical Seeding Rates:

  • Pure Stand: 15-20 lbs per acre
  • With Alfalfa: 8-12 lbs Success + 12-15 lbs alfalfa per acre
  • With Other Grasses: 8-12 lbs Success + other species as desired
  • Pasture Mix: 10-15 lbs Success + other species

Seasonal Growth Pattern:

Unlike some bromegrass varieties that produce heavily in spring then go dormant in summer, AC Success maintains even growth throughout the season:

  • Early Spring:Ā Begins growth earlier than many grasses, providing valuable early-season forage
  • Summer:Ā Continues productive growth through summer heat when properly managed
  • Fall:Ā Maintains good green color and growth late into fall, extending grazing season
  • Result:Ā More consistent forage availability and higher total seasonal yield

Planting Guidelines:

  • Seeding Rate: 15-20 lbs per acre (pure stand); 8-12 lbs per acre (in mixture)
  • Best Planting Time:
    • Spring: As soon as soil can be worked (April-May)
    • Late Summer/Fall: 6-8 weeks before first frost (August-early September)
  • Soil Requirements: Adapts to wide range of soils; prefers well-drained, fertile ground
  • Depth: Plant 1/4 to 1/2 inch deep
  • Soil pH: 6.0-7.5 optimal
  • Fertility: Responds well to nitrogen; apply 50-80 lbs N per acre at seeding and after each cutting
  • Germination: 10-14 days under favorable conditions

Management Tips:

  • First Year:Ā Take light first cutting to allow stand establishment; avoid heavy grazing
  • Hay:Ā Cut at boot to early heading stage for optimal balance of yield and quality
  • Silage:Ā Harvest at early heading stage for maximum tonnage and quality
  • Grazing:Ā Begin when plants reach 8-12 inches; maintain 3-4 inch stubble height
  • Fertility:Ā Apply nitrogen after each cutting to maximize regrowth (50-80 lbs N per acre)
  • Mixed Stands:Ā Harvest when alfalfa reaches 10% bloom for synchronized maturity
  • Fall Management:Ā Can be grazed late into fall; maintains quality and palatability

Expected Performance:

  • Establishment: Good germination and vigorous seedling growth
  • First Year Yield: 2-4 tons per acre (depending on planting date and cuttings)
  • Mature Stand Yield: 5-8 tons per acre (depending on climate, soil, and management)
  • Stand Life: 5-7 years with proper management
  • Forage Quality: High protein and energy content
  • Palatability: Excellent - livestock readily consume Success

Nutritional Value:

  • Crude Protein: 12-16% (depending on maturity at harvest)
  • Energy: High TDN (Total Digestible Nutrients)
  • Digestibility: Good to excellent when harvested at optimal maturity
  • Palatability: Excellent - livestock show strong preference
  • Ideal for: Dairy cattle, beef cattle, horses, sheep, and goats

Winter Hardiness & Persistence:

AC Success excels in harsh climates:

  • Survives severe winters that damage or kill other grass species
  • Emerges vigorously in spring with minimal winterkill
  • Maintains stand density over multiple years
  • Tolerates freeze-thaw cycles common in Canadian winters
  • Proven performance in Western Canada's challenging climate

Grazing Management:

AC Success handles grazing pressure exceptionally well:

  • Early Spring Grazing:Ā Provides quality forage when other pastures are slow to start
  • Summer Grazing:Ā Maintains production through summer with proper rest periods
  • Fall Grazing:Ā Continues growth late into fall, extending grazing season
  • Rotational Grazing:Ā Recovers quickly between grazing cycles
  • Stubble Height:Ā Maintain 3-4 inches to ensure rapid regrowth and stand health

Disease & Pest Resistance:

  • Good resistance to common bromegrass diseases
  • Tolerates environmental stresses that weaken other varieties
  • Maintains stand health and productivity over multiple years
  • Reduced disease pressure compared to older bromegrass varieties

AC Success Bromegrass is a product of DLF Pickseed, developed through Agriculture Canada's breeding program. This hybrid represents a significant advancement in bromegrass genetics, combining the best traits of both smooth and meadow brome for superior real-world performance in Canadian growing conditions.

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