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5.3 Seed Mix Information <br />Seed Mix #7 has been revised to contain alfalfa for the Irrigated Cropland. Triticale is included <br />as a companion crop in Seed Mix #7 for cover in the any year that the seed mix is planted. The <br />recommended alfalfa varieties have done well in the region (T. Doherty, personal <br />communication, April 1988). This mix is to be applied to all Irrigated Croplands in the fall of <br />Years 1 and 7. Initial seeding of the green manure crop occurs in the Spring of Year 1. <br />Prior to initial planting of seed mix #7, the 1St year for any reclaimed Irrigated Cropland area will <br />utilize the Green Manure Crop Mix, as defined below: <br />Green Manure Crop Mix (Spring of 1 st year for any reclaimed Irrigated Cropland) <br />Oats at the rate of 75 Ibs per acre <br />Yellow Sweet Clover at the rate of 2 Ibs/acre <br />Seed Mix #2 is used at the start of Year 7 to allow renovation of any alfalfa planted field in the <br />fall of Year 7. <br />Seed Mix #2 - Year 7 Annual Small Grain Temporary Crop Mix (Spring planting) <br />Note: Any one, and only one of the 3 species can be planted at the rate shown. <br />SpeciesCommon Name Seeding Rate <br />1. Barley 75lbs/acre <br />2. Spring Wheat 75 Ibs/acre <br />3. Oats 75 Ibs/acre <br />*Note: Species selection will be based upon land owner preference and availability of seed.