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Bromus inermis Smooth brome

Cool season, moderately drought tolerant, long-lived vigorous sod-former. Adapted to deep soils. Very productive; starts growth in early spring ripens by early summer and produces abundant late-summer and fall regrowth. Highly palatable to livestock when green, fair palatability to wildlife.

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Species Attributes

Height:

25 in. or taller

Life Form:

Sodformer

Native or Introduced:

Introduced

Season:

Cool

Sun & Shade Tolerance:

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Elevation:

ft.

Precipitation:

12 - 18 in.

Soil Texture
Coarse:

Marginal

Moderately Coarse:

Best

Medium:

Best

Moderately Fine:

Best

Fine:

Average

Soil pH
Acidic:

Average

Neutral:

Best

Basic:

Average

Seeding Rate:

5 - 12 PLS lbs/Acre

Pure Seed per Bushel:

15.60 lbs.

Seeds per Pound:

125,000

Germination Time:

Days

Mycorrhizal Dependent:

Yes

Planting Season:

Spring Fall

Variety:

Lincoln

Aggressive, develops strong rhizomes and forms sod. Considered to be best suited to the southern half of the U.S. (Released 1942, source of ecotype: Hungary)

Magna

Developed for pasture and hayland production. Considered an intermediate type between northern and southern varieties. Characterized by high seed quality and higher seed yields than southern varieties such as Lincoln. (Released 1942, source of ecotype: Hungary)

Varieties:

Manchar

A mild sod-former which does not become sod-bound as quickly as Lincoln. Used throughout the mountain west and northern latitudes of the U.S. (Released 1943, source of ecotype: Manchuria, China)

Variety Release Notes:
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Carlton

A leafy, high yielding forage variety used for hay and pasture. Also a candidate for reclamation having demonstrated a tolerance to contaminants in industrial soils. Considered to be best suited to the northern U.S. High seed yields. (Released 1961, source of ecotype: nine clone synthetic of northern common smooth brome; western Canada)

Variety Release Notes:
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