Cave-n-Rock Switchgrass
Overview
Cave-n-Rock switchgrass is a perennial, warm season native grass that grows an average of 3-5 feet tall, but in some regions, can reach up to 6 feet tall at maturity. It is highly adaptable to a wide range of soils and growing conditions. Cave-n-Rock is known to provide excellent nesting, brood rearing, and winter cover for pheasants and other birds due to its upright growth and stiff stems. Once established, its extensive root system also provides excellent soil erosion control and stabilization. It is commonly planted for wildlife habitat, pasture, rangeland, as a wind barrier, and as a promising new use for biofuel production.
Growers Note: Our Cave-N-Rock Switchgrass seed crop was harvested in the fall of 2021. Due to the nature of the species and the freshness of the seed crop, our current lot has a high rate of dormancy. Dormant seed is viable seed, but it may not germinate right at the time of planting. Please note our switchgrass seed is NOT stratified and to contact us for proper planting instructions, information on dormant seed, and how to reduce a percentage of the dormant seed.
Total Germination: 85% (56% dormant/hard seed)
For more information on switchgrass and the best establishment practices, see our article “How to Establish and Maintain a Switchgrass Stand”.
Disclaimer: If you are looking to use this seed in an official CRP (or other) application, please contact us to ensure that all the requirements will be met before ordering.
Specifications
Perform a soil test for exact recommendations.
Planting Dates
Early/Mid Summer
Mid/Late Fall
Early/Mid Summer
Mid/Late Fall
Planting Requirements
7-10 lbs./acre
-50 To -23 C
-23 To -6 C
-6 To 21 C
How To Plant
Planting Requirements
7-10 lbs./acre
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SHIPPING
-All small parcel orders for in stock items ship the next business day.
-Bulk orders shipped by pallet (LTL) ship within 1-3 business days. When shipped to residential addresses, these orders will require someone to be home to accept delivery. The carrier will usually call ahead to set an appointment time for delivery.
-Shipments are processed Monday through Friday. Orders received over the weekend will ship the following Monday.
-Orders shipped to PO Box addresses must ship via the United States Postal Service due to postal regulations. Large orders may require a physical address.
-On occasion, we reserve the right to use a different carrier than the one selected. Your shipping costs will not change and order transit times should stay the same.
-We take great pride in fulfilling your orders quickly and efficiently. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact us via email at service@deercreekseed.com or by calling (877) 247-3736 weekdays between the hours of 7:30 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. Central Time.
RETURNS
Deer Creek Seed Co. strives for complete customer satisfaction. If you would like to return any product please do so at the original place of purchase.
If you’ve purchased directly from a Deer Creek Seed Co. facility or via our website, please note the following terms and conditions:
-Returns or exchanges are permitted if the product is returned, shipping cost prepaid, to the origin facility within 30 days of purchase. Credit will be issued within 30 days of receipt of merchandise.
-Product being returned or exchanged must be in the original, unopened packaging. No credit can be given for product that is opened or damaged, due to the nature of our products.
-All returns must be preauthorized by contacting us via email at service@deercreekseed.com or by calling our customer service department at (877) 247-3736 between the hours of 7:30 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. Central Time.
Pickup Option
Windsor, Wisconsin
If you live near our Windsor, WI warehouse, you are welcome to pick up your order. Select this option during checkout.
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Deer Creek Seed Co. Warehouse
6115 Pepsi Way
Windsor, WI 53598, USA
