Grass Combinations for 
Permanent Pastures 
In planning a permanent pasture, it is necessary to 
consider both soil and moisture conditions, as well as 
the proposed length of the life of the pasture. Certain 
general rules should be kept in mind. 
For long lived pastures—that is, over three years— 
the base grasses should be Blue Grass, Bromus, Red 
Top, or Crested Wheat Grass, and the predominant 
legume should be Alfalfa. Wherever soil conditions are 
favorable for Bromus and Alfalfa there is no better 
combination. It is not worth while using Bromus or 
Kentucky Blue Grass, or Crested Wheat Grass in a 
mixture for pastures to remain less than three years, 
as these grasses take too long to become established. 
Likewise, they should not be used except on soils where 
they will do well. 
There are no standard combinations to be recom- 
mended for all conditions, and in many cases it is 
advisable to consult the local County Agricultural 
Agent or the State Experimental Station. However, 
the following combinations have been found to be quite 
satisfactory for conditions as indicated: 
No. 1 
Alfalfa, 8 lbs. 
Brome, 7 lbs. 
A very satisfactory combination for a long lived 
pasture, but care should be taken not to pasture heavily 
until well established. Particularly adapted to sandy 
soil. 
No. 2 
Alfalfa, 7 Ibs. 
Red Clover, 3 lbs. 
Bromus, 8 lbs. 
A long lived Bromus and Alfalfa pasture. Very sat- 
isfactory Bromus and Alfalfa combination for heavy 
soils. 
No. 3 
Timothy, 2 lbs. 
Brome Grass, 6 lbs. 
Kentucky Blue Grass, 2 lbs. 
Medium Red Clover, 4 lbs. 
Alsike Clover, 2 lbs. 
White Clover, 1 lb. 
A long lived Bromus, Kentucky Blue Grass and White 
Clover pasture suitable for good sandy soils. 
No. 4 
Timothy or Meadow Fescue, 6 lbs. 
Kentucky Blue Grass, 2 lbs. 
Medium Red Clover, 4 lbs. 
Alsike Clover, 2 lbs. 
White Clover, 1 lb. 
A satisfactory mixture for long lived Blue Grass and 
White Clover pasture on good soil which is adapted to 
Red Clover. 

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