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Organic Reed Canary Grass 'Pedja'

€14.50

Reed Canary Grass is a vigorous and hardy perennial bunchgrass, producing flowers in early summer after which the crop matures. Price is per kg. More details below.    

Reed Canary Grass (Phalaris arundinacea)

This is a tall, reed like grass with a running rootstock. It forms extensive colonies of upright stout and smooth stems.

  • It is one of the best grass species for poorer soils and is very tolerant to flooding
  • Reed canary grass is easier to establish than other other energy crops
  • It spreads underground by rhizomes approximately 1 cm thick
  • It remains productive for up to eight years after establishment
  • Drought resistant
  • Sow seeds not deeper than 1-2 cm into a well prepared, firm seedbed
  • Rolling before and after sowing is highly recommended
  • Seed is typically sown in rows 12.5 cm apart
  • Recommended seeding rate is 15-20 kg ha-1
  • Best time to sow is May
     

 

 

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