Product Guide
IA CP2 Grass Only
IA CP2 Grass Only Seeding Plan
*Species substitutions may be necessary based on availability.
Region 2
Every acre is different and our goal is to help you know what works best in your area. This 'Growing Regions' section showcases where this species works best. If you have any questions on product placement, feel free to contact our experts and we will help!
Conservation FAQ
What time of year should I plant my native grass mix?
Spring: Both warm and cool season grasses can be planted at this time. At a minimum, soil temp should be 50 degrees.
Late Summer to Early Fall: Only cool season grasses can be planted at this time.
Dormant: Both warm and cool season grasses can be planted at this time. Soil temps need to be at or below 40 degrees.
How deep should I plant my native grass mix?
No deeper than 1⁄2”. You would rather be too shallow than too deep.
At what rate should I plant my native grass mix?
At least 20-40 seeds/sq ft depending on your location, growing conditions and goals.
What chemicals can I use on my native grass mix?
If you only have grasses in your mix, you can use Plateau® pre-emerge and any common broadleaf control herbicide post-emerge like 2,4-D, Milestone®, GrazonNext®, etc. (once grasses reach a 3-4 leaf stage). If you add flowers to your mix, you have to select flowers that are either Plateau® or Milestone® tolerant.
How should I plant my native grass mix?
Using a drill capable of seeding native grasses is preferred because you ensure better seed placement. You also can broadcast and drag in. If you broadcast the seed, use a seeding rate at least 50% higher than the drilling rate.
What is the best mix to use for wildlife?
Pheasant
Winter Cover: A mixture of at least 8 native grasses that is predominantly Big Bluestem, Indiangrass and Switchgrass.
Nesting Cover: A mixture of both grasses (predominantly cool-season) and flowers. There should be at least 15 species in the mix, with half being flowers. Flowers should make up at least 25% of mix by population. You can also create a Dense Nesting Cover (DNC) by mixing wheatgrasses, alfalfa and sweetclover.
Deer
Bedding Cover: A mixture of Big Bluestem, Indiangrass and Switchgrass, with the mix predominantly being Switchgrass.
