Intensiv Orchardgrass is a high yielding, late-maturing,
winter-hardy variety of exceptional quality. Intensiv
was bred specifically for increased animal nutrition by
producing forage that is highly palatable and easily
digestible. This quality is achieved by creating a plant
with greater leafiness and by reducing the indigestible
lignin component of the plant fiber. The benefits of this
breeding are an increase in milk and meat production.
Intensiv has robust seedling vigor making it quick
to establish. This feature combined with excellent
winter-hardiness, heat and drought tolerance, and
outstanding disease resistance insures a long stand
life.
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AdAptAtion - ClimAte
Intensiv is ideally suited to the
northern and central regions of
the United States. Its exceptional
winter-hardiness, late maturity
and summer heat tolerance make
it an ideal choice for pasture
grazing, hay production and as a
companion with alfalfa.
AdAptAtion - Soil
Intensiv grows best in light, well
drained upland soils. It will perform
on lowland heavier soils if they are
not prone to excessive wetness.
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Intensiv is effective in grazing and haying situations. It can be seeded either alone or as a mixture
component. For grazing, seed with a large-leaved white clover such as Alice. For silage, seed with a
premium red clover such as Freedom! or a high quality alfalfa adapted to your region. For dry hay,
seed alone, with a premium red clover such as Freedom! or a high quality alfalfa adapted to your
region. Given its late maturity and excellent winter-hardiness, it is an ideal companion for alfalfa.
Inter-planting with alfalfa can be used to improve stand yield, extend longevity and reduce the risks of
winterkill and pest damage associated with growing a pure stand.
Intensiv exhibits exceptional seedling vigor and establishes rapidly. When planting north of the transition
zone, Intensiv should be planted in the early spring or late summer to take advantage of soil moisture
and moderate temperatures. In the transition zone, planting should occur in the late summer or early
fall. Prior to planting, take a soil test and apply adequate phosphorous and potassium if necessary. At
planting, apply 35-40 lbs/acre nitrogen to ensure good establishment. Intensiv may be established via
full cultivation, no-till, or broadcast seeding. Plant no deeper than 1/4 inch below the surface in a firm
seed bed.
Seeding rate:
10-12 lbs/acre
No-till seeding rate:
10-20 lbs/acre
Broadcast seeding rate:
25 lbs/acre
Seeding with alfalfa:
2-6 lbs/acre
Orchardgrass is categorized as a bunch grass. Careful stand management during the first year is
essential for long-term productivity. Orchardgrass grows and spreads laterally by creating new shoots
called tillers which emanate from the base of the plant forming an ever-wider bunch. To enable
the production of a leafy dense stand, the height of the stand during the first year should ideally be
maintained in the 4-12 inch range. This allows full sunlight penetration to the plant base which triggers
production of the tillers needed for maximum plant growth and spread. Once the seedlings are firmly
rooted, graze lightly by calves, or machine mow several times before heavy use. This will promote
further tillering and growth. To enhance production in subsequent years, a spring application of
50 lbs/acre of nitrogen is recommended to jump start early growth, followed by periodic applications
of 30-40 lbs/acre timed with rainfall or irrigation. In mild winter areas an early fall application of
50 lbs/acre of nitrogen can extend the harvest period well beyond the normal season. Cold winter
survival is enhanced by entering winter with the grass left at a short but still green 4-5 inch height.
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