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5.3 Seed Mix Information <br />Seed Mix #7 has been revised to contain alfalfa for the Irrigated Cropland. Triticale (Quickguard) <br />and oats are included as a companion crop in Seed Mix #7 for cover in the any year that the seed <br />mix is planted. Triticale will only be applied in the fall. This is based on both NRCS and landowner <br />recommendations and desires. 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 1s' 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 1s' year for any reclaimed Irrigated Cropland) <br />Oats at the rate of 75 Ibs per acre or quickguard at 20 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 fall <br />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. <br />PR -06 June 2010 2.05.4(2)(e) - 40 <br />