How Many Pounds of Native Grass Seed Per Acre?

Native Grass Facts

• Native grasses are tolerant of local conditions. Because they are native to a region, they naturally thrive without maintenance. They tolerate being mixed with other grasses, flowers, shrubs and trees without overtaking them.

Seeding Rate

• Seeding rates vary, but the most common uses are for establishing a new stand of grass, wildlife management and foraging. For establishing a new area, plant 8 to 10 lbs. of seed per acre. For wildlife, plant 4 to 6 lbs. per acre. For foraging, plant 6 to 8 lbs. per acre.

Warnings

• Using more seed than required makes a lot of grass quickly, but within a few years, the grass is too thick and starts competing for water and nutrients. This leads to death in large areas, only taking longer to get a large stand of grass established.