Pasture Seed Per Acre Calculator

Pasture Seed Per Acre Calculator

Seed Type: Alfalfa Clover Timothy Orchardgrass Acreage: Calculate

Below is a general guideline for different common pasture seeds, showing seeding rates per acre.

Pasture Seed Type	Seeding Rate (lbs/acre)	Planting Depth (inches)	Notes
Perennial Ryegrass	20 - 30 lbs	¼ - ½ inch	Excellent for quick establishment, high yield, and tolerance to grazing.
Kentucky Bluegrass	10 - 15 lbs	⅛ - ¼ inch	High-quality pasture, slower to establish. Best mixed with legumes or other grasses.
Orchardgrass	12 - 15 lbs	¼ - ½ inch	Grows well with legumes, shade-tolerant. Good for hay or grazing.
Timothy	8 - 12 lbs	¼ - ½ inch	Primarily used for hay. Requires good moisture conditions.
Tall Fescue (endophyte-free)	15 - 20 lbs	¼ - ½ inch	Tolerates poor soils, drought, and heavy grazing. Endophyte-free types are better for livestock.
Bermudagrass (hulled)	8 - 12 lbs	⅛ - ¼ inch	Warm-season grass, thrives in hot climates, drought-tolerant.
Alfalfa	12 - 15 lbs	¼ - ½ inch	High-protein legume, excellent for hay or pasture. Requires well-drained soils.
White Clover	2 - 3 lbs	⅛ - ¼ inch	Nitrogen-fixing legume, good for grazing mixtures. Best mixed with grasses.
Red Clover	8 - 10 lbs	¼ - ½ inch	Short-lived perennial legume, good in mixtures or rotational grazing.
Bromegrass	15 - 20 lbs	¼ - ½ inch	Good for pasture and hay. Prefers cooler climates.
Sudangrass (annual)	25 - 40 lbs	½ - 1 inch	Fast-growing, warm-season grass, often used in summer grazing or as a cover crop.
Smooth Brome	10 - 15 lbs	¼ - ½ inch	Tolerates cooler climates, excellent for hay or grazing.
Switchgrass	6 - 10 lbs	¼ - ½ inch	Native warm-season grass. Used for grazing or biofuel, drought-tolerant.
Crabgrass	3 - 6 lbs	⅛ - ¼ inch	Warm-season grass that establishes quickly. Often used as a forage crop during summer months.
Millet (Foxtail or Pearl)	20 - 30 lbs	½ - 1 inch	Summer annual grass, drought-tolerant, fast-growing, used in temporary pastures.