Figure 1. — Grow grass in rows and cultivate often to get good yields and to keep 



out weeds. 



you to become familiar with the requirements of grass seed production. 

 Grasses are not difficult to produce once you become acquainted with the 

 requirements. 



SPECIES 



Application of conservation-farming practices will cause a greater demand 

 for different kinds of forage crops. You have a large number of different 

 grasses adapted to seed production on irrigated land from which to select. 

 The area you live in influences the species you choose. You have the choice 

 of producing seed for a local market or for a market outside of your region. 



Tests have shown that some strains of most grasses best suited for con- 

 servation seedings are adapted to seed production under irrigation. Smooth 

 brome, tall fescue, crested wheatgrass, and timothy are common grasses 

 that you may consider. You can get information regarding new or 

 uncommon grasses from your local soil conservation district or your 

 county agent. 



TIME OF SEEDING 



Factors that influence time of seeding grasses on irrigated land vary with 

 local conditions. Seed broad-leaved species such as smooth brome or 

 orchardgrass in the early spring (from March 15 to April 15). late spring 

 (May 15 to June 15), or the latter part of the summer (August 1 to 

 September 30) after an early crop has been harvested. 



