Blizzard Orchardgrass

Superior winter survival
Improved stand persistence
Stem rust resistant
Great forage yield potential
Excellent seedling and plant vigor
Widely adapted

Description
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Description

Blizzard Orchardgrass is a medium-late maturing orchardgrass variety developed from plants selected from a three year old winter survival nursery in Neapolis, Alberta Canada. It is similar in plant structure and color to Benchmark Plus and Haymate, while darker green in color than Okay. Blizzard is similar in winter survival ratings to Kay and Killarney.

Selected for superior winter survival with improved stem rust resistance and high forage yield potential, Blizzard is widely adapted throughout the United States and Canada. Whether used for grazing, hay production or in mixes, the agronomic advantages of Blizzard make this a highly desirable variety.

Winter Survival Ratings Rosebank, MB

Entry	Rate
Blizzard	3.04*
Kay	3.20*
Killarney	3.05*

*Rating: 1 = no winter injury; 5 = dead; planted 2009, rated 2011

Performance Data – Forage Yield

	North		PNW		Total
Entry	L/Y	%Mean	L/Y	%Mean	L/Y	%Mean
Blizzard	10	100	2	101	12	100
vs. Okay		96		106		99

Blizzard	4	99	2	101	6	100
vs. Killarney		85		89		87
vs. Kootenay		76		85		81