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Discussion on Pennington Smart Seed renovation
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Member:
leslie1
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Posted on Friday, Jan 23, 2009 - 12:11 pm:
Hi DrO
I am planning to frost seed my pastures in a month or so. Kentucky has been in DrOught so I was thinking of using the "smart seed' which is DrOught resistant. ( https://www.smartseed.com/ )
I am wondering if there is any problems for the horses for doing this? I dont know much about the seed. I assume its genetically engineered...wondering about higher fructans and such.
My horses dont have any pre existing health concerns such as prior founder.
As always...Thanks a bunch
LeslieC
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DrO
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Posted on Saturday, Jan 24, 2009 - 9:04 am:
I would not recommend this seed for pasture without more information. But my first impression is this is a fescue fortified with the fungus responsible for fescue toxicity. I can't confirm this from the information in the ad however. You should talk to your local extension service for recommendations for pasture grasses.
DrO
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Member:
leslie1
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Posted on Monday, Feb 16, 2009 - 7:22 pm:
Hi DrO just an update:
Your first impression was right! All the 'smart seed/DrOught resistant' stuff is turf not forage, and therefore has bad endophyte. Thanks for the heads up
My Ag guy told me to use the horse pasture mix at the local coop.
Thanks again!
Leslie
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