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Old Cobblers Farm™ Hallmark Orchardgrass
$100.00
Hallmark Orchardgrass
Seed Type & Composition
Hallmark Orchardgrass is a high-performance cool-season perennial grass bred for superior forage quality, adaptability, and resilience. As a bunch-type grass, it forms dense clumps, providing excellent pasture and hay yields with high nutritional value for livestock. The seed is cleaned to high purity standards, ensuring a weed-free, uniform stand.
Growth Habit: Bunch-type cool-season perennial
Primary Use: Pasture, hay production, erosion control
Nutritional Profile: High protein and digestible energy, excellent palatability
Label Information
| Parameter | Typical Range |
|---|---|
| Purity (%) | ≥ 98% |
| Germination (%) | ≥ 85% |
| Weed Seed (%) | ≤ 0.5% |
| Other Crop Seed (%) | ≤ 0.5% |
| Inert Matter (%) | ≤ 2% |
| Noxious Weeds | None |
| Lot Number | Provided per batch |
| Test Date | Within 12 months |
| Origin | USA-grown / regionally sourced |
Geographic & USDA Zone Suitability
USDA Zones: 3 – 7
Ideal Regions: Northern USA, Midwest, Pacific Northwest, higher elevations in the South
Climate Tolerance: Prefers cool, temperate climates; tolerates cold winters and moderate summers
Sunlight Tolerance
Optimal: Full sun (6+ hours/day)
Tolerant: Partial shade (4–6 hours/day)
Shading Note: Excessive shade can reduce vigor and yield
Soil Compatibility
| Soil Type | Performance |
|---|---|
| Clay | Tolerant with good drainage |
| Loam | Optimal performance |
| pH Range | 5.8 – 7.0 |
| Drainage | Requires well-drained soil to prevent root rot |
Watering & Drought Requirements
Establishment: Keep soil consistently moist until well-rooted
Maintenance: 1 – 1.5 inches of water/week (rainfall or irrigation)
Drought Tolerance: Moderate — withstands short dry spells but slows growth under drought stress
Best Practice: Deep, infrequent watering preferred over shallow frequent watering
Germination & Growth Pattern
Germination Time: 7 – 14 days under optimal conditions (50°F–65°F)
Growth Habit: Upright clump-forming; grows 2–4 feet if uncut
Seasonal Pattern:
Spring/Fall: Rapid growth
Summer: May enter semi-dormancy under heat/drought
Regrowth: Strong regrowth after mowing/grazing in favorable conditions
Mowing & Maintenance
| Task | Recommended Practice |
|---|---|
| Mowing Height | 3 – 4 inches |
| Frequency | Regular during active growth (don’t cut more than 1/3 of blade at a time) |
| Fertilization | Apply nitrogen-rich fertilizer in spring and late summer |
| Weed Control | Regular mowing suppresses weeds; chemical control if necessary |
| Overseeding | Recommended every 2–3 years for pasture maintenance |
Foot Traffic Durability & Recovery
Durability: Moderate — handles light to moderate foot traffic; not suitable for high-traffic areas
Recovery: Recovers well from occasional grazing or mowing when given rest periods
Best Use: Pastures, hay fields, erosion control — not recommended for lawns or recreation areas
Best Planting Time
| Season | Planting Window |
|---|---|
| Spring | Early spring (as soon as soil is workable) |
| Fall | Late summer to early fall (allows root establishment before frost) |
| Seeding Depth | 0.25 – 0.5 inches |
| Seeding Rate | 12 – 15 lbs/acre (solo); 8 – 10 lbs/acre (with legumes) |
Quantity