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Seed Mix #7 - Irrigated Alfalfa Cropland Mix (IC) Land Use <br />Species <br />Scientific Name <br />1. Medicago sativa <br />2. (Fall only) Triticosecale <br />Drilled <br />Rate lbs. <br />Common Name PLS /Acre* <br />Alfalfa 20 <br />Triticale (Quickguard) 20 <br />OR <br />3. Avena sativa Oats 75 <br />Note: Alfalfa seed must be inoculated with a specific strain of Rhizobium bacteria. The triticale <br />or oats will act as a companion cover crop whenever the planting of the alfalfa occurs in the <br />fall. <br />Seed Mix #7 - Recommended Varieties <br />Alfalfa - Lahontan (Vernal, Ladak 65, Dawson or other recommended flemish varieties)* <br />The Morgans also would like to be able to use AV120 and SS120 alfalfa ( Medicago Sativa). <br />Other varieties may be used, upon approval with the landowner and the NRCS. New species may <br />be developed which are better suited to these site conditions and soils. <br />5.4 Irrigated Cropland Seeding Procedures <br />The optimum seeding season for establishment of Irrigated Cropland (alfalfa) is after the last frost <br />(in June), provided adequate irrigation water is available. This will allow for 6 -8 weeks of growth, <br />which is enough time to establish an adequate stand capable of over - wintering. In year one of the <br />revegetation period, green manure crops will be planted prior to August 21. Details of the seeding <br />sequence and rates can be found in Subsection 5.7.1 <br />In the liability management period, re- plowing of cropland to restore the health of the fields, will <br />occur during the bond release period, which is a normal husbandry practice. The initial use of a <br />green manure crop in the 1S year is also essential since much of the topsoil will be placed from <br />stockpiles that have been in place for a significant amount of time. <br />PR -06 June 2010 2.05.4(2)(e) - 41 <br />