Plant Diversity Co.
Herbicide Option
Haymaker Oats + S-01 Super Oats + Italian Rye Grass
This forage blend combines two top-performing Forage Oat varieties (Haymaker and S0-1 Super Oats) with Italian Ryegrass (IRG). The addition of IRG is specifically designed to provide fall regrowth for grazing cattle. By pairing the two oat varieties, we maximize biomass from the Haymakers while ensuring excellent palatability from the S0-1 Super Oats.
Since all components are grasses, you retain the flexibility of a broadleaf herbicide option for weed management in high-pressure fields.
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plant Species in blend
Since all components are grasses, you retain the flexibility of a broadleaf herbicide option for weed management in high-pressure fields. .
Seeding Rate: 60-90 Ibs/acre SKU: 2000 Ib Tote
Seeding Time: Early Spring
Use On The Farm: Silage, Dry Hay, Grazing
Days To Maturity: 50-60 days
Seed Tag: Click here
FCC Financing is available for 2025-2026 seed purchases.
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
See below for the most frequently asked questions regarding the Herbicide Option Blend®
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Yes. Fertilize as you normally would a monocrop oat or barley crop.
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Yes. All species (Haymaker Oats, S-01 Super Oats, Italian Rye Grass) are included in one 2000 Ib tote.
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We recommend sowing this blend at 1 - 1.5 inches. (Depending on spring soil moisture)
Try not to bury the seed too deeply, as Italian Rye Grass will have a hard time establishing itself.
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If weed pressure is an issue or you have a history of problem weeds on the field you selected, we recommend a pre-burn herbicide application. Do not plant on fields with kochia problems. For best weed control, spray crop with glyphosate 2-3 days after seeding. (pre-emergence)
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Yes. A broadleaf herbicide can be sprayed as all plant species in the blend are grasses.
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Harvest as you would a monocrop Oat greenfeed based on cereal head development. (Milk, soft, hard dough)
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Yes. Italian Rye Grass will regrow after initial cut.
If you want more re-growth, cut early. If you want more winter forage with less grazing, cut later.
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Graze The Regrowth
Italian Rye Grass has been included to maximize regrowth potential for late fall grazing.
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Plant Species In The blend
All cool-season cereals in this blend are sourced to guarantee CERTIFIED NO. 1 quality control & standards
All other seeds sourced and cleaned in this blend meet the minimum standard of COMMON NO. 1
Weed Seed %: Cleaned to Canada Certified No. 1 standard
Germination % Minimum: Canada Certified No. 1 standard
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Farmer Testimonials
To find testimonials from farmers across Western Canada who have implemented our blends into their operations, click here.
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Local Farmer Meetings
If you’re looking for further education on the concept of multi-species cover crops for winter forage - consider attending one of our upcoming Local Farmer Meetings.
An excellent opportunity to network with like-minded farmers.
Interested in Learning More?
We are farmers ourselves
Feel free to contact your Provincial Territory Manager if you have any further questions regarding the Herbicide Option Blend®
Name: Keegan Miller
Home Farm Location: La Corey, Alberta
Territory: Northern Alberta & British Columbia
Name: Brendan English
Home Farm: Castor, Alberta
Territory: Central & Southern Alberta
Name: Tanner Hale
Home Farm Location: Hines Creek, Alberta
Territory: Peace River Country, Alberta
Name: Dakota Odgers
Home Farm Location: Spy Hill, Saskatchewan
Territory: Southern Saskatchewan
Name: Chance Rothwell
Home Farm Location: Shellbrook, Saskatchewan
Territory: Northern Saskatchewan
Name: Connor English
Home Farm Location: Bradwardine, Manitoba
Territory: Manitoba (all areas)