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Thinopyrum ponticum Tall wheatgrass

Previous scientific name(s): Agropyron elongatum, Agropyron varnense, Elymus elongatus, Elymus elongatus var. ponticus, Elymus varnensis

 

Formerly known as: Agropyron elongatum and Elytrigia elongata. Cool season, late maturing, coarse, productive bunchgrass growing to 5 ft. or more. Extremely saline-tolerant, able to establish on soils with pH of 10.0. Adapted to both deep and shallow, well-drained and imperfectly drained soils; able to tolerate flooding and shallow water tables. Generally good palatability year-round.

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Species Attributes

Height:

25 in. or taller

Life Form:

Bunchgrass

Native or Introduced:

Introduced

Season:

Cool

Sun & Shade Tolerance:

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Elevation:

ft.

Precipitation:

8 in.

Soil Texture
Coarse:

Not Adapted

Moderately Coarse:

Average

Medium:

Best

Moderately Fine:

Best

Fine:

Average

Soil pH
Acidic:

Not Adapted

Neutral:

Average

Basic:

Best

Seeding Rate:

11 - 17 PLS lbs/Acre

Pure Seed per Bushel:

16.70 lbs.

Seeds per Pound:

79,000

Germination Time:

Days

Mycorrhizal Dependent:

Yes

Planting Season:

Spring

Varieties:

Alkar

Tall, high yielding forage producer adapted to wet, alkaline sites. (Released 1951, source of ecotype: former USSR)

Variety Release Notes:
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Jose

Medium tall, high yielding forage producer adapted to warmer climates of the Southwest. (Released 1965, source of ecotype: Australia, from Eurasia)

Variety Release Notes:
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