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Pogue Agri Partners
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"PECOS" Brand Blight & Cold Tolerant Buffelgrass Blend (Click on image for larger photo) Introduction Pecos Buffelgrass was developed and selected for increased cold tolerance with the added advantage of blight tolerance and improved forage production. Pecos has the same nutritional value as Common Buffelgrass, however has consistently produced over 30% more forage on an annual basis over Common and other commercially available buffelgrass varieties. The added blight tolerance of the new Pecos Buffelgrass provides a sense of security against the damaging and devastating effects of buffelgrass leaf blight. Adaptation Our Tests indicate with increased cold tolerance, Pecos Buffelgrass will be adapted 150 miles further north than Common Buffelgrass. This is approximately 150 miles north of I-10 or San Antonio, TX. Pecos performs best on a mixed soil type but performs equally well on sandier and heavier soils with good drainage. Planting Information Pecos Buffelgrass is now available in de-hulled and burr seed. De-hulled seed provides quicker stand establishment, decreased weed competition and is easier to plant. De-hulled seed should be planted at a rate of 1-1 1/2 lbs seed per acre on a well prepared seedbed. Burr seed should be planted at a rate of 3-5 lbs seed per acre. Burr seed can be planted in rougher conditions without extensive seedbed preparation. Both types of seed should be planted at 1/4-1/2 inch deep when soil temps are above 65 degrees F. Fertilization Buffelgrass does not require as much fertilization as other improved forage grasses, however, it does respond well to fertilizer. Under grazing management, only a maintenance fertility is required. If the Buffelgrass is used for hay production, higher rates of fertilizer are recommended for maximum production. Disclaimer Because the past several winters were relatively mild, Pogue Agri Partners makes no claims or gives any warranty as to the survivability of "Pecos" brand Buffelgrass. Pogue Agri Partners does claim that "Pecos" brand Buffelgrass has exhibited better cold tolerance than Common or Nueces Buffelgrass. Cick on images above for larger photo

General Information ("Pecos" Brand Blight & Cold Tolerant Buffelgrass Blend)   Growth Habit Growth Height Drought Tolerance Cold Tolerance Min. Rainfall Requirements Planting Rates (dehulled) Planting Rates (Burr) Planting Depths Bunch 4' HIGH Good 12" 1 to 1.5 lb/A Dehulled 3-5 lb/A Burr 1/4-1/2"