Southern Sheep Pasture Mix

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.