If you want an orchardgrass that will last, even under intense grazing pressure, look no further than Persist! Recently released from the Tennessee Agricultural Experiment Station, Persist was specifically selected for long-term performance and persistence under grazing.

 

 

Persistence – The most significant and important attribute of Persist is persistence.  In Tennessee, after four years of a grazing experiment, in which there was additional grazing and drought stress during the last two years, there was a 70-80% stand of Persist compared to a 0-10% stand of another well-known orchardgrass in the pastures that were initially seeded in pure stand (without clovers).  Even after six years, the Persist stand was still very adequate for grazing! Visit our Persistence Data page for more details.

 

Grazing -  A current study being conducted in hot, humid SW Tennessee is very exciting. In this study, young steers grazing on Persist are gaining twice the weight as those grazing on KY-31.  Visit our Grazing Data page for more details

 

 

Yield – In numerous trials, Persist has proven its ability to provide high yields, in both the early years and the later years. Visit our Research Data page for a closer look at all the yield data on Persist.

  

 

Quality/Feed Value - Persist is equal to Potomac, Haymate and Warrior in crude protein, acid detergent fiber, and neutral detergent fiber concentrations. Visit our Nutrition Data page for more information.

 

 

Establishment and Vigor - Persist is easily established and has excellent seedling vigor.  Use of white clover or other legumes can also increase persistence and yield.

 

 

Maturity – Persist is similar in maturity date to Potomac but consistently produces more forage later in the season. Visit our Maturity Data page for more information on maturity.

 

Adaptation – Persist is adapted from the northern to the extreme southern range of the middle southern USA.

 

 

Seeding Rate - Seed Persist at 18-20 lbs per ace for straight seedings.  If using with other grasses, rate should be reduced to 8-10 lbs.  For best weed control plant clovers after adequate establishment and weed management has been performed.  For more precise recommendations, consult your local extension agent.

 

Availability - Persist is now available!  Visit our Buy Persist page to find out how you can buy the grass that lasts!