Quality Seeds 2023 Forage Seed Guide

About this manual

This 2023 guide from Quality Seeds presents a range of alfalfa and grass seed varieties, proprietary blends, and selection tools for forage production. It highlights performance traits like yield, digestibility, and drought tolerance, with emphasis on Canadian field conditions. The guide includes variety-specific data, blend compositions (e.g., QS Legacy Blend, TFP), and a flow chart for choosing the right seed based on maturity, drainage, and cutting schedule. It also covers feeding and nitrogen application recommendations for mixed stands.

What's inside

• Forage Seed Varieties
• Alfalfa Blends
• Grass Selection
• Maturity and Drainage
• Nitrogen Application
• Performance Traits
• Selection Flow Chart

Frequently asked questions

What is the recommended nitrogen application rate for mixed stands with one-third to one-half legume?

60 pounds of nitrogen per acre.

What is the stated benefit of including grasses in alfalfa-grass mixtures?

Grasses improve fiber digestibility (NDFD) and can increase milk production.