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Seed Mix #7 - Irrigated Alfalfa Cropland Mix tIC) Land Use <br />Species <br />Scientific Name <br />1. Medicago sativa <br />2 <br />Common Name <br />Alfalfa <br />Triticaie <br />Drilled <br />Rate lbs. <br />PLS1Acre" <br />20 <br />25 <br />Note Alfalfa seed must be inoculated with a specific strain of Rhizobium bacteria The trit+cale <br />will act as a companion cover crop whenever the planting of the alfalfa occurs in the fall. <br />Seed Mix #, - Recommended Varieties <br />Alfalfa - Lahontan (Vernal Ladak 65 Dawson or other recommended flemish varieties)' <br />The Morgans also would Ike to be able to use AV120 and SS120 alfalfa (Medicago Sativa) from <br />Arkansas Valley Seed Company. <br />Other varieties may be used upon approval with the landowner and the NRCS. New species <br />may 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 in the Pate <br />summer., around August 21. provided adequate irrigation water is available This will allow for 6- <br />8 weeks of growth, which is enough time to establish ar adequate stand capable of over - <br />wintering During seeding of all Irrigated Croplands (IC) with the permanent seed mix, an annual <br />companion grain cover crop of Triticale will be used at the rate of 40 ibs per acre This will <br />provide rapid growth so little topsoil is lost to erosion while at the same time providing some <br />nitrogen and organic matter to the soil This practice will help rejuvenate sods that have been in <br />stockpiles for long periods of time <br />At times, the size or shape of the retopsoiled areas and shape of the reclaimed area in relation <br />to a management unit may be insufficient to warrant establishment of the perennial irrigated <br />pasture species initially. When this occurs. and the period before establishment of permanent <br />Wednesday, June 30, 2010.max <br />