A cool season grass that is highly digestible and forms a dense sod. One of the earliest grasses to green up and grow in the spring. Prefers cooler temperatures and production slows down in the hot summer months particularly when temperatures exceed 87 degrees F. Can be mixed with other forage grasses such orchard grass, bluegrass, tall fescue, and timothy. Also, can be mixed with white clover to provide an excellent grazing mix. Can also be cut for silage. Can be cut for hay but harder to cure than other forage grasses. Gives excellent animal performance. Can also be used for lawns. Dependable year after year production. Seeding Rate - 30 to 40 lbs/acre for new stands.