Sheep Pastures – Nature's Seed https://naturesseed.com Specially Designed Mixes Thu, 29 May 2025 19:44:08 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.8.1 https://naturesseed.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/cropped-naturesseed_icon-1-32x32.png Sheep Pastures – Nature's Seed https://naturesseed.com 32 32 Northern Sheep Pasture Mix https://naturesseed.com/product/northern-sheep-pasture-mix/ Tue, 20 May 2025 01:13:15 +0000 https://naturesseed.com/?post_type=product&p=440380 Our Northern Sheep Pasture Mix is a nutrient-dense, cool-season blend designed specifically for the northern United States, where pastures must thrive through cold winters, cool springs, and shorter growing seasons. This carefully selected mix of Perennial Ryegrass, Birdsfoot Trefoil, Chicory, White Clover, Orchardgrass, and Kentucky Bluegrass delivers high-quality forage, excellent regrowth, and superior palatability to support meat and wool production in northern sheep operations.

Formulated to perform in states like Minnesota, Wisconsin, Michigan, New York, Vermont, the Dakotas, and other northern zones, this pasture blend is ideal for producers seeking reliable, low-maintenance, and highly nutritious forage for their flocks.


Key Benefits:

Adapted to Northern U.S. Conditions

  • Performs exceptionally in cold, moist climates with shorter growing seasons and seasonal frost.

  • Cool-season species deliver early spring growth and strong fall regrowth for extended grazing.

Balanced, Sheep-Friendly Nutrition

  • Birdsfoot Trefoil and Chicory are rich in digestible nutrients and contain natural tannins that help manage internal parasites and improve gut health.

  • White Clover provides protein and palatability, encouraging consistent intake for growing lambs and lactating ewes.

  • Perennial Ryegrass and Kentucky Bluegrass offer dense, lush ground cover that holds up to grazing pressure while remaining highly palatable.

  • Orchardgrass adds deep-rooted drought tolerance and consistent forage throughout the season.

Season-Long Productivity

  • With species that grow well from spring through fall, this mix supports continuous grazing or hay production with proper rotation.

  • Fast regrowth and strong persistence make it ideal for intensive grazing systems.

Soil Health and Sustainability

  • Legumes like White Clover and Birdsfoot Trefoil naturally fix nitrogen, reducing the need for synthetic fertilizers and improving overall pasture health.

  • Diverse species composition enhances soil structure and erosion control while promoting long-term productivity.


Ideal For:

  • Sheep producers in northern states with cool, temperate climates

  • Rotational and managed grazing systems

  • Operations focused on parasite control, high forage quality, and long-term pasture resilience

  • Multi-purpose pastures used for both grazing and haying


With its northern adaptability, nutritional depth, and grazing resilience, the Northern Sheep Pasture Mix is the ideal solution for producers who want to optimize flock health and maximize forage value in cooler climates. Whether you’re raising lambs or maintaining a breeding flock, this mix delivers the performance and sustainability your pasture needs.

For the contents of this seed mix by weight, please contact us to request a digital copy of the seed tag.

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Transitional Sheep Pasture Mix https://naturesseed.com/product/transitional-sheep-pasture-mix/ Tue, 20 May 2025 01:03:35 +0000 https://naturesseed.com/?post_type=product&p=440384 The Transitional Sheep Pasture Mix is specifically crafted for the unique growing conditions found in the transitional regions of the United States—areas where hot summers meet cold winters, and where pastures must perform through seasonal shifts in temperature, moisture, and soil type. This mix offers a balanced blend of grasses, legumes, and forbs that deliver excellent forage quality, seasonal productivity, and resilience under grazing pressure.

Combining Tall Fescue (endophyte-free), Birdsfoot Trefoil, Chicory, White Clover, Orchardgrass, and Kentucky Bluegrass, this mix is ideal for regions such as the Ohio Valley, Mid-Atlantic, southern Midwest, and Upper South—zones that demand versatile, adaptable pasture solutions for productive sheep operations.


Key Benefits:

Built for Transitional Climate Zones

  • Thrives in areas with variable rainfall, humid summers, and cold winters—common across transitional U.S. regions.

  • Offers strong performance in moderately fertile to high-fertility soils, making it suitable for mixed terrain and pasture types.

Sheep-Focused Nutrition

  • Chicory and Birdsfoot Trefoil provide digestible fiber, essential minerals, and natural tannins that support parasite resistance and gut health.

  • White Clover and Orchardgrass deliver high-protein, palatable forage for ewes, lambs, and growing stock.

  • Tall Fescue (endophyte-free) and Kentucky Bluegrass supply persistent ground cover, regrowth, and grazing resilience.

Seasonal Productivity & Regrowth

  • Cool-season dominance ensures early spring growth, while deep-rooted species like Chicory extend productivity into summer dry spells.

  • Excellent regrowth following grazing or mowing makes it ideal for rotational grazing systems.

Soil Health & Long-Term Benefits

  • Legumes fix atmospheric nitrogen, improving pasture fertility naturally.

  • Species diversity supports soil structure, erosion control, and long-term pasture sustainability.


Ideal For:

  • Sheep operations in transitional zones including the Mid-Atlantic, southern Midwest, Appalachian foothills, and Upper South

  • Pasture-based systems focused on high forage quality and year-round productivity

  • Producers seeking a mix that performs across seasonal and environmental variability


The Transitional Sheep Pasture Mix brings together nutrient density, climate adaptability, and grazing resilience in a single, proven blend. It’s a smart, sustainable solution for farmers and ranchers working in one of the country’s most challenging and dynamic agricultural zones.

For the contents of this seed mix by weight, please contact us to request a digital copy of the seed tag.

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Southern Sheep Pasture Mix https://naturesseed.com/product/southern-sheep-pasture-mix/ Mon, 19 May 2025 18:07:40 +0000 https://naturesseed.com/?post_type=product&p=440382 Our Southern Sheep Pasture Mix is specifically crafted for the unique climate and soil conditions of the Southern United States, including states like Texas, Georgia, Alabama, Mississippi, Louisiana, Florida, Arkansas, South Carolina, and Tennessee. This region is known for its hot summers, mild winters, and variable rainfall, which demands a hardy, heat-tolerant, and adaptable blend of forage species to support healthy, productive grazing.

This mix includes a balanced combination of warm-season and cool-season grasses along with select legumes to provide year-round nutrition, improve soil fertility, and support overall pasture health. Designed with sheep in mind, it delivers palatable, digestible forage that supports wool and meat production. The addition of Birdsfoot Trefoil and Chicory aids in minimizing the risk of bloating.

This mix contains:

Bermudagrass

Tall Fescue (endophyte free)

White Clover

Birdsfoot Trefoil

Chicory

Key Benefits:

  • Climate-Smart Blend: Thrives in hot, humid summers and tolerates mild winter conditions common in the Deep South.

  • Year-Round Grazing: Warm-season grasses like Bermudagrass flourish in summer, while Fescue extends the grazing season into fall and winter.

  • Nutrient-Rich Forage: Legumes like White Clover add protein and improve soil nitrogen levels.

  • Erosion Control and Soil Health: Deep-rooted species enhance drought tolerance and support long-term pasture sustainability.

Recommended for:

  • Permanent sheep pastures

  • Rotational grazing systems

  • Producers seeking high-forage yields and low-maintenance pastures in the South

With the Southern Sheep Pasture Mix, you’ll be equipping your flock with high-quality forage tailored to the challenges and opportunities of the Southern climate. Whether you’re in the rolling hills of Tennessee or the coastal plains of Texas, this mix is ready to perform.

Benefits of Birdsfoot Trefoil:

  1. Non-Bloating Legume: Unlike many legumes, Birdsfoot Trefoil does not cause bloat, making it ideal for sheep grazing.

  2. High Nutritional Value: Rich in protein and digestible fiber, it supports optimal growth, reproduction, and wool quality in sheep.

  3. Summer Resilience: It tolerates moderate drought and heat, performing well in the Southern states’ warm summers.

  4. Tannin Content: Contains natural tannins that help reduce internal parasite loads in sheep, improve protein utilization, and reduce methane emissions.

  5. Nitrogen Fixation: As a legume, it enriches soil fertility by fixing atmospheric nitrogen, reducing the need for synthetic fertilizers.

Benefits of Chicory:

  1. Deep Taproot: Chicory’s strong root system accesses moisture and nutrients deep in the soil, improving drought resistance and pasture resilience.

  2. Highly Palatable and Nutritious: Chicory is eagerly grazed by sheep and provides a rich source of minerals (like calcium, zinc, and potassium) and digestible energy.

  3. Parasite Control: Chicory contains compounds (sesquiterpene lactones) that have natural anthelmintic properties — helping to suppress gastrointestinal parasites in sheep.

  4. Extended Grazing Season: It establishes quickly and remains productive through hot summer months when many cool-season grasses slow down.

  5. Improves Forage Diversity: Chicory boosts overall pasture productivity and helps balance the botanical composition, encouraging healthier grazing patterns.

For the contents of this seed mix by weight, please contact us to request a digital copy of the seed tag.

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Pacific Southwest Sheep Forage Mix https://naturesseed.com/pasture-seed/sheep-pastures/pacific-southwest-sheep-forage-mix/ https://naturesseed.com/pasture-seed/sheep-pastures/pacific-southwest-sheep-forage-mix/#respond Wed, 06 Mar 2013 01:18:45 +0000 https://dev8.etecc.com/natures_seed.bak/product/pacific-southwest-sheep-forage-mix/

Our Pacific Southwest sheep pasture mix is designed for the dry summers and wet winters found along the western coast from San Francisco to southern California. This mix contains a selection of grasses and legumes designed to provide nutrient-dense, palatable forage for sheep, lambs and lactating ewes. We’ve also included birdsfoot trefoil and chicory in this mix to help control parasites in sheep and lambs. This mix produces a pasture that will contain approximately:

40% Tall Fescue (endophyte free)

20% Orchardgrass

15% Slender Wheatgrass

10% White Clover

10% Birdsfoot Trefoil

5% Chicory

In an effort to help our customers visualize the finished product, note that the percentages listed above are what you can expect the stand to contain once established. For the contents of this seed mix by weight, please contact us to request a digital copy of the seed tag.

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Southwest Desert Sheep Forage Mix https://naturesseed.com/pasture-seed/sheep-pastures/southwest-desert-sheep-forage-mix/ https://naturesseed.com/pasture-seed/sheep-pastures/southwest-desert-sheep-forage-mix/#respond Wed, 06 Mar 2013 01:13:52 +0000 https://dev8.etecc.com/natures_seed.bak/product/southwest-desert-sheep-forage-mix/

Our Southwest Desert sheep pasture mix is specifically designed to withstand the hot, dry climate of southeastern California, southern Nevada, Arizona and southwestern New Mexico. This mix contains a selection of grasses and legumes designed to provide nutrient-dense, palatable forage for your sheep, lambs and lactating ewes. This mix also contains birdsfoot trefoil and chicory which will help control internal parasites in sheep and lambs. This mix produces a pasture that will contain approximately:

50% Bermudagrass

25% Tall Fescue (endophyte free)

10% White Clover

10% Birdsfoot Trefoil

5% Chicory

In an effort to help our customers visualize the finished product, note that the percentages listed above are what you can expect the stand to contain once established. For the contents of this seed mix by weight, please contact us to request a digital copy of the seed tag.

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