Sweet Forever BMR Photoperiod Sensitive (PPS)
Sweet Forever BMR PPS is a grassy headless photoperiod sensitive. Having the widest window
of seeding rates and vegetative growing days pps hybrids are very adaptable. This hybrid has
increased yields of 3-5 tons over early hybrids. With 30-50 additional growing days for cutting
or grazing you can attain higher yields. Drought tolerance is the best as it won’t head out under
stress. We recommend planting 15-20 lbs for a 80-120 day cutting and 30 lbs for a 60-80 day
cutting. With this grassy improved hybrid you can count on added quality to the previous hybrid
like it.
Additional Characteristics:
Seeding Rates:
of seeding rates and vegetative growing days pps hybrids are very adaptable. This hybrid has
increased yields of 3-5 tons over early hybrids. With 30-50 additional growing days for cutting
or grazing you can attain higher yields. Drought tolerance is the best as it won’t head out under
stress. We recommend planting 15-20 lbs for a 80-120 day cutting and 30 lbs for a 60-80 day
cutting. With this grassy improved hybrid you can count on added quality to the previous hybrid
like it.
Additional Characteristics:
- Excellent recovery after cutting or grazing
- Anthracnose & Downey Mildew resistant
- Photo period sensitive full season growth multi or single cut
- Lower harvest costs and higher yield by reduced frequency of harvest
- Excellent tolerance to heat and or dry conditions
- Good water soluble sugar content
- Early growth vigor - good with warm soil 62 F
- Harvest height is 60-80" or 80-120"
- First cutting at 60-80 days 60-80" or 80-120 days 80-120"
- Second cutting at 50-70 days 50-70"
- Third cutting at 30-40 days 30-40"
Seeding Rates:
- Seeds per pound: 18,000
Seeding Method |
Dryland Lbs/Acre |
Irrigated Lbs/Acre |
Dryland Seeds/Acre |
Rainfed/Irrigated Seeds/Acre |
Drilled |
15-20 |
20-30 |
270,000- 360,000 |
360,000- 540,000 |
Testimonial
"I planted Sweet-For-Ever BMR in late May. The 1st cutting in early August averaged about 9 tons per acre, and the 2nd cutting in early October also averaged 9 tons per acre at 32% dry matter. Recent test show 11% protein and RFV 89% on dry matter basis. I use it in my milk cow ration in place of wheatledge. The cows eat it well. It is a very easy and inexpensive crop to grow. I plan to grow it again in 2013." --- Andy (Hereford, TX)