Phalaris arundinacea
Defiant XL
Defiant XL reed canarygrass is a tall, coarse, vigorous, long-lived perennial. It is one of the earliest grasses to begin growth in the spring and produces large yields of nutritious forage. Defiant XL can be used for pasture, hay or silage. Low alkaloid reed canarygrass offers potential for improved animal performance.
Key features
- Performs well on poorly drained soils & overly wet environments
- Widely adapted & extremely drought tolerant
- Can be used for hay, silage or pasture
- Performs well on low pH soils
- Low alkaloid
Segment
Forage
Category
Reed Canarygrass
Species
Reed Canarygrass
Sci. Name
Phalaris arundinacea
Approx. Seeds/Kg.
1056000
Approx. Seeds/Lb.
480000
Seeding Depth (cm)
0.635-1.27
Seeding Depth (Inches)
1/4-1/2
Seeding Rate - Alone/New (Kg./Hectare)
6-11
Seeding Rate - Alone/New (Lbs./Acre)
5-10
Planting Times
Spring, Late Summer-Early Fall
Seeding Rate - Mixes (Kg./Hectare)
4-6
Seeding Rate - Mixes (Lbs./Acre)
3-5
Usage
Hay ,
Pasture
Winter Hardiness
9