Seed Composition & Roles

Red Clover (Trifolium pratense): A deep-rooted legume that fixes nitrogen and produces lush, palatable shoots high in protein and digestible fiber.

Common Flax (Linum usitatissimum): Offers omega-3 fatty acids and mucilaginous seed pods that support digestive health and enrich egg yolk color.

Alfalfa (Medicago sativa): The “queen of forages,” providing abundant leafy growth loaded with calcium, vitamins A and K, and trace minerals critical for bone strength and eggshell quality.

Buckwheat (Fagopyrum esculentum): A rapid-germinating broadleaf that chokes out weeds, attracts pollinators, and supplies nectar while creating tender greens for pecking.

Strawberry Clover (Trifolium fragiferum): A creeping clover that spreads to fill gaps, providing durable groundcover and gentle forage where heavier birds roam.

Forage Peas (Pisum sativum): Vine-forming peas that climb, flower, and set edible pods, adding protein-rich shoots and treats for inquisitive birds.

White Clover (Trifolium repens): Low-growing and hardy, it fills in bare spots and offers continuous fresh forage and nitrogen enrichment.

Crimson Clover (Trifolium incarnatum): A striking, quick-establishing annual that blooms early and fixes nitrogen, jump-starting soil fertility for the season.

Key Benefits

Enhanced Nutrition & Egg Quality: The varied forage profile boosts lay rates, yolk pigmentation, and shell strength, reducing reliance on supplemental feed.

Natural Foraging Behavior: Encourages pecking, scratching, and dust-bathing among birds, improving welfare and reducing stress.

Soil Health & Weed Suppression: Nitrogen-fixing clovers and fast-growing buckwheat crowd out weeds, build organic matter, and stabilize soil against erosion.

Pollinator & Ecosystem Support: Buckwheat and clover blooms draw bees and beneficial insects, fostering a balanced pasture ecosystem.

Planting & Management

Seeding Rate: 20–30 lb per acre broadcast, or 8–12 lb per acre drilled; adjust based on existing vegetation and forage goals.

Best Planting Times: Early spring or late summer when soil temperatures are above 50 °F.

Establishment Care: Keep consistently moist until seedlings reach 2–3 inches; thereafter, periodic grazing or cutting promotes regrowth and forage longevity.

Rotation & Rest: Divide pasture into paddocks to allow 4–6 weeks of recovery between grazings for peak forage quality.

Ideal For

Pastured poultry operations seeking to maximize on-farm feed value

Homesteads and small farms integrating poultry into mixed-species grazing

Permaculture and regenerative systems emphasizing soil building and biodiversity

Poultry enthusiasts who value bird health, welfare, and top-quality eggs

By choosing Poultry Forage Mix, you invest in a resilient, multi-functional pasture that nourishes your flock, revitalizes your soil, and enhances the productivity and sustainability of your farm.

Agronomic Characteristics

Annual Lifecycle: Germinates in spring, flowers midsummer through early fall, and sets seed before frost.

Growth Habit: Multi-stemmed, erect bunch that quickly forms a robust canopy of coarse leaves and flowering heads.

Soil & Climate Tolerance: Performs reliably on a wide range of well-drained soils, including sandy or loamy sites, and endures periods of drought once established.

Key Benefits & Uses

Wildlife Forage: The large seeds are a high-energy food source for birds—especially mourning doves, cardinals, and finches—and attract beneficial insects.

Food Plot Component: Often included in upland gamebird food plots to provide both cover and nutrition for quail, pheasant, and turkey.

Cover Crop Value: Acts as a quick-maturing cover crop, suppressing weeds, reducing erosion, and adding organic matter when tilled under.

Pollinator Support: The nectar-rich blooms draw bees, butterflies, and other pollinators, enhancing biodiversity in meadow and garden settings.

Planting & Management

Seeding Rate: 4–6 pounds per acre in drills; 2–3 pounds per acre for broadcast applications.

Planting Window: Sow after last frost when soil temperatures exceed 50 °F; stagger plantings for extended bloom.

Seedbed: Prepare a firm, weed-free seedbed with pH 6.0–7.5; minimal fertility is required, though a light starter fertilizer can boost early vigor.

Care: Water lightly through establishment; mature stands generally self-sustain. Deadhead spent blooms to encourage continued flowering or let seed heads mature for wildlife use.

Ideal For

Naturalized meadows and roadside plantings

Upland game and dove food plots

Low-input cover cropping systems

Pollinator gardens and ecological restoration projects

With its iconic flower heads and versatile utility—from wildlife attraction to soil stabilization—annual sunflower is a striking and functional addition to any landscape seeking quick color, habitat value, and agricultural benefit.

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.

Adapted specifically for the Southern U.S., this mix performs well in regions with hot summers, variable rainfall, and well-drained soils—making it an excellent choice for outdoor tortoise enclosures, wildlife centers, zoos, and conservation habitats.

Key Benefits:
Adapted for Southern U.S. Conditions
Contains warm-season natives like Buffalograss, Big Bluestem, Little Bluestem, Western Wheatgrass, and Blue Grama that thrive in heat and drought while maintaining strong soil coverage.

Also includes Bermudagrass and Tall Fescue (endophyte-free) for heat-tolerant, lush forage in areas with consistent moisture or irrigation.

Ideal for Grazing Reptiles
Low-growing, soft-leaf grasses are safe, non-toxic, and naturally palatable to tortoises and other grazers.

Diverse species encourage natural foraging behavior and offer a variety of textures and nutrients for a balanced tortoise diet.

Avoids high-sugar, non-native pasture species that may contribute to digestive issues in tortoises.

Year-Round Ground Cover
Blend of warm-season and cool-season grasses ensures extended grazing availability through seasonal transitions.

Grasses like Sheep Fescue, Creeping Red Fescue, and Orchardgrass offer shade tolerance and help maintain coverage in partial-sun environments.

Soil-Stabilizing and Low Maintenance
Native grasses establish deep root systems that resist erosion and enhance soil structure.

Once established, the mix requires minimal watering and mowing, making it ideal for naturalistic enclosures and low-input landscapes.

Ideal For:
Outdoor tortoise pens and grazing habitats

Reptile rescues, zoos, and wildlife sanctuaries

Southern U.S. regions with hot, dry summers and seasonal rainfall

Eco-conscious landowners and habitat builders

With its blend of native warm-season grasses and hardy cool-season species, the Tortoise Forage Mix creates a safe, sustainable, and natural grazing space for tortoises. Whether you’re managing a pet enclosure or restoring habitat, this mix delivers resilient coverage, strong ecological value, and the diverse forage tortoises instinctively seek.

Pictures are of actual mix, courtesy of David Sewart.

Note that due to legal restrictions, Bermudagrass cannot be shipped to Utah with the exception of Washington County. Those shipping this mix to Utah will need to select the “No Bermudagrass” option.

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

Our thoughtfully selected species work in harmony to provide both immediate forage and enduring stands:

White Dutch Clover & Yellow Sweet Clover anchor the mix with abundant, early-season blooms and high nectar yields.

Alsike Clover extends forage into cooler, wetter windows, ensuring bees never run short.

Sainfoin offers a long-blooming, non-bloating legume that enriches soil fertility.

Lacy Phacelia & Bluebells pack late-season color and pollen when other sources wane—and double as green-manure cover crops to rejuvenate your soils.

Key Benefits

Maximum Nectar & Pollen Production: High-yield legumes and wildflowers keep hives buzzing from spring green-up through fall flush.

Perennial & Self-Seeding Annuals: Establish once and enjoy multi-year stands, with annual volunteers filling in gaps and refreshing forage.

Pollinator-Focused Diversity: Blooms timed to the unique growing season of the Intermountain West, attracting not just honey bees but native pollinators, too.

Soil Health & Cover Crop Use: Deep roots break compaction, improve drainage, and fix nitrogen—ideal for crop rotations or dedicated pollinator plantings.

Stand Composition (Established %)

30% White Dutch Clover (Trifolium repens)

30% Yellow Sweet Clover (Melilotus officinalis)

20% Alsike Clover (Trifolium hybridum)

10% Sainfoin (Onobrychis viciifolia)

** 5% Lacy Phacelia (Phacelia tanacetifolia)**

** 5% Bluebells (Phacelia campanularia)**

Ideal For

Professional and hobby beekeepers seeking reliable, nutrient-rich forage

Pollinator habitat enhancement on farms, orchards, and conservation plantings

Green-manure cover-crop programs that double as bee pasture

For planting rates, timing guidance, and a detailed seed-tag breakdown by weight, please contact us to request your digital copy—and give your bees the forage they deserve.

Key Benefits

Exceptional Palatability & Nutrition
Orchardgrass and timothy provide soft, leafy growth that horses love, while alfalfa boosts protein and energy for optimum condition.

Durable Under Grazing
Perennial ryegrass establishes quickly and recovers fast, and Kentucky bluegrass forms a dense sod that resists wear—even under frequent hoof traffic.

Season-Long Productivity
Cool-season species green up early in spring, maintain steady growth through mild summers, and extend forage availability into fall.

Balanced Forage Profile
A mix of grasses for fiber and legumes for crude protein supports healthy digestion, strong hooves, and sustained energy levels.

Soil Health & Resilience
Deep-rooted alfalfa and timothy improve soil structure and drought tolerance, while legumes naturally enrich fertility, reducing your fertilizer needs.

Stand Composition (Established %)

30% Orchardgrass – High yield and excellent digestibility

20% Perennial Ryegrass – Rapid establishment and regrowth

20% Kentucky Bluegrass – Durable, wear-resistant sod

20% Timothy – Soft, leafy feed for mature horses

10% Alfalfa – Protein-rich legume for peak condition

Ideal For

Broodmares, performance horses, and recreational riding herds

Rotational or continuous grazing systems

Pasture renovation projects and new seedings

Owners seeking a low-input mix that maximizes forage quality

For seeding rates, planting guidelines, and a detailed seed-tag breakdown by weight, please contact us to request your digital copy—and give your horses the pasture they deserve.

Why You’ll Love It

Palatable Diversity: Goats prefer shrub-like, broadleaf forbs over plain grasses. We’ve included forage chicory, birdsfoot trefoil, and legumes to keep them grazing eagerly.

Balanced Nutrition: Alfalfa and red clover pack in high levels of crude protein; birdsfoot trefoil and forage pea add non-bloating, energy-rich forage; grasses supply the fiber needed for rumen health.

Season-Long Availability: Cool-season tall fescue and orchardgrass green up early and persist into fall, while chicory and peas bridge summer feed gaps with rapid regrowth.

Soil & Pasture Health: Deep roots from chicory and alfalfa improve soil structure and drainage; nitrogen-fixing legumes naturally enrich fertility, cutting your fertilizer needs.

Climate-Adapted Durability: All species tolerate heat, humidity, and cooler snaps—ideal for regions spanning northeastern Texas through New Jersey.

Stand Composition (Established %)

20% Tall Fescue (Endophyte-Free) – A hardy cool-season grass that maintains quality under grazing.

20% Orchardgrass – Shade-tolerant and highly palatable for selective browsers.

15% Forage Chicory – Deep-rooted summer forage that withstands heat and trampling.

15% Birdsfoot Trefoil – A non-bloating legume offering consistent protein and forage persistence.

10% Forage Pea – Cool-season legume providing a protein burst in spring and fall.

10% Red Clover – Mid-season perennial that boosts bulk and nitrogen levels.

10% Alfalfa – High-yielding, long-lived perennial delivering top-tier nutrition.

Ideal For

Meat and dairy goat grazing systems

Rotational, strip-grazing, or continuous-grazing setups

Hobby herds focused on brush control and pasture diversity

Producers seeking a low-input, high-performance forage solution

For seeding rates, timing recommendations, and a detailed seed-tag breakdown by weight, please contact us to request your digital copy—and start growing a goat pasture that keeps your herd happy and productive all year long.

Key Benefits

Shade & Drought Tolerance
Performs beautifully in partial to full shade and endures dry periods once established, drawing on deep, fibrous roots to access moisture and nutrients.

Low Maintenance & Eco-Friendly
Requires little to no supplemental irrigation or fertilization; its clumping habit suppresses weeds and reduces chemical inputs, supporting a healthier lawn and surrounding ecosystem.

Fine Texture & Natural Aesthetic
Produces a soft, carpet-like sward with fine blades and minimal thatch, creating a refined, natural look that fits both formal and meadow-style plantings.

Soil Adaptability & Erosion Control
Tolerates poor, compacted, or acidic soils better than most turfgrasses, stabilizing slopes and reducing runoff in low-rainfall environments.

Species Composition

Creeping Red Fescue (Festuca rubra) – Spreads to fill gaps and enhance density.

Chewings Fescue (Festuca rubra subsp. commutata) – Offers rapid establishment and fine leaf texture.

Hard Fescue (Festuca brevipila) – Extremely shade-tolerant with deep roots for drought resilience.

Sheep Fescue (Festuca ovina) – Forms tight clumps that minimize thatch and stand up to foot traffic.

Planting & Care

Seeding Rate: 4–6 lb per 1,000 ft²

Best Planting Times: Early fall or spring, when soil temperatures are between 50–65 °F

Mowing Height: 2–3 inches

Fertilization: Light, annual application of a low-nitrogen, slow-release fertilizer if desired

Watering: Establish with regular, moderate moisture; thereafter, rely on rainfall in most climates

Ideal For

Shaded residential lawns and under-tree turf

Low-maintenance commercial landscapes

Native meadows, parkways, and buffer strips

Erosion control on slopes and embankments

With its blend of fine fescues, the Native Fine Fescue Mix offers a sustainable, attractive turf solution that excels in shade, conserves resources, and enhances any landscape with minimal upkeep.

Why You’ll Love It

Multi-Season Forage: Early-maturing oats provide spring green-up, while Austrian peas and clovers deliver summer protein. Forage chicory and radish extend palatability into late season and help break up compacted soils.

Health-Boosting Nutrition: Alfalfa and clovers fix nitrogen and boost crude protein, supporting muscle development and antler growth. Oats and peas supply energy-rich carbohydrates for fat reserves through harsh weather.

Unmatched Attraction & Retention: A diverse stand keeps game coming back—offering preferred browse in each season and reducing pressure on any single species.

Adapted to the Great Plains: Each species is chosen for tolerance of wide temperature swings, variable moisture, and the region’s soil types, ensuring reliable establishment and persistence.

Soil-Building Benefits: Deep-rooted brassicas and chicory improve soil structure and drainage; legumes naturally enrich fertility, lowering your long-term input costs.

Stand Composition (Established %)

35% Oats – Rapid spring growth and high energy

20% Alfalfa – Long-lived, high-protein perennial

15% Austrian Peas – Cool-season protein boost

10% White Clover – Fine, persistent groundcover

10% Red Clover – Mid-season bulk and nitrogen fixation

** 5% Forage Chicory** – Extended summer forage and deep rooting

** 5% Forage Radish** – Winter soil aeration and late-season browse

Ideal For

Food plots and wildlife openings

Whitetail, mule deer, elk, pronghorn, and more

Landowners seeking long-term habitat enhancement with minimal inputs

For planting rates, timing, and a detailed seed-tag breakdown by weight, contact us to request your digital seed-tag copy—and start growing a forage mix that keeps big game coming back year after year.

Key Benefits:

Tailored for Nutrition

• Timothy and Orchardgrass offer high fiber content and palatability, supporting digestive health and preventing obesity in alpacas and llamas.

• Meadow Bromegrass provides rapid regrowth after grazing, ensuring a consistent forage supply.

• Kentucky Bluegrass contributes to a dense, lush pasture that withstands frequent grazing.

Pasture Resilience and Sustainability

• The combination of these grasses enhances pasture durability, reducing soil erosion and maintaining ground cover.

• Suitable for rotational grazing systems, allowing pastures to recover and maintain productivity.

Adaptable to Various Climates

• These cool-season grasses thrive in a range of climates, particularly in regions with moderate temperatures and adequate moisture.

• The mix is adaptable to different soil types, ensuring successful establishment and growth across diverse landscapes.

Ideal For:

• Alpaca and llama grazing pastures

• Rotational grazing systems

• Producers seeking a low-maintenance, sustainable forage solution

By choosing our Alpaca & Llama Pasture Mix, you’re investing in a forage solution that aligns with the natural grazing habits of your animals while promoting pasture health and longevity. This mix provides the essential nutrients your herd needs and supports sustainable land management practices.

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