MBS Seed, Ltd.

Denton, Texas

(940) 387-2701

(800) 627-2939

info@mbsseed.com

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3-4 pls ¼" Apr-May Good in loams, clays and sandy soils. Good cold tolerance, fair drought and salt tolerance.  Native, perennial.  3-6 ft tall.  Good and palatable forage producer.  Excellent cover and source of seed for wildlife

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Alamo Switchgrass seed

Alamo Switchgrass in the landscape, 1st year summer

Alamo Switchgrass in the landscape, 1st year late summer

Alamo Switchgrass in pasture near drainage ditch

Alamo Switchgrass in pasture

Alamo Switchgrass in pasture, near flooded low spot