Northern Pastures – Nature's Seed

Cereal Rye

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Common Buckwheat

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Buckwheat (Fagopyrum esculentum) is a fast-growing warm-season annual cover crop known for weed suppression, soil improvement, and pollinator-friendly flowers. It thrives in light, well-drained, low-fertility soils but is sensitive to frost and intolerant of drought. Buckwheat’s dense canopy conserves moisture and prevents erosion, making it ideal for double cropping or use as green manure. Often included in pasture seed mixes to benefit the soil, buckwheat is a good source of fiber, lysine, and protein for livestock.

Bermudagrass

Joe Fertan — Fri, 04 Jul 2025 16:17:37 +0000

Bermuda grass (Cynodon dactylon) is a warm-season perennial forage grass prized for rugged resilience and summer grazing value. It thrives in hot, dry conditions with minimal water and regrows quickly after heavy grazing. Ideal for cattle, sheep and goat pasture, it delivers lush summer forage, superior erosion control, and adapts well across warm U.S. regions (Southeast, Plains, Southwest).

Blue Grama

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Switchgrass

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Native warm-season Panicum virgatum (switchgrass) thrives in USDA Zones 3–9 (Great Plains to Southeast US). An exceptionally hardy, low-maintenance grass, it tolerates drought and poor soils while delivering high forage yields and dense cover. Use switchgrass for pasture forage, erosion control, prairie restoration, or ornamental clumps.

Perennial Ryegrass

Joe Fertan — Fri, 04 Jul 2025 16:17:36 +0000

Buffalograss

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Buffalograss (Bouteloua dactyloides) is a native warm-season prairie grass prized by ranchers for its drought tolerance and high forage value. It thrives on as little as 15–30″ of rain and forms a low, dense sod that requires minimal care. Cattle, sheep, goats, and other livestock readily graze its nutritious foliage (retaining quality even when cured). Ideal for Great Plains and Southwestern drylands, buffalograss also supports wildlife and resists erosion.

Alfalfa

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Kentucky Bluegrass

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Kentucky Bluegrass (Poa pratensis) is a resilient, cool-season perennial grass forming dense, dark green sod. Ideal for U.S. lawns, pastures, and erosion control, it offers high forage value for grazing animals and supports wildlife. Known for excellent cold tolerance and drought survival through dormancy, it thrives in humid, moderate climates across the Midwest, Northeast, and Intermountain West. A versatile choice for beautiful, functional landscapes.

Tall Fescue

Joe Fertan — Fri, 04 Jul 2025 16:17:35 +0000

Tall fescue is a hardy cool-season perennial grass valued for its deep roots and resilience. It yields high-quality forage for pasture and hay across many U.S. regions (Midwest, Southeast, Northeast, Pacific NW) and stays green into fall. Extremely drought-tolerant and easy to establish, tall fescue provides a reliable, persistent grazing grass that withstands poor soils and summer heat.