Real World Giant Miscanthus 100 Rhizome Food Plot Seed
Miscanthus is a woody perennial grass native to Asia that typically grows to heights of 12’ plus. It produces bamboo-like stalks which average 3/8” in diameter. It is a non-invasive grass that does NOT produce viable seeds. Because of the huge yields it produces per acre, miscanthus is used primarily for bio-fuel production. Miscanthus is a cold hardy grass that grows rapidly, has low nutrient requirements and has few pests or diseases.
To create the best screen possible on your hunting property, follow these steps using Real World switchgrass and Giant Miscanthus:
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Prepare the Seed Bed: Start in the fall before planting by preparing a 12 to 15-foot wide seed bed where you want your screen to be located.
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Frost Seed Switchgrass: In late winter, frost seed Real World switchgrass into the seed bed at a rate of no more than 4 pounds per acre. This will establish the base of your screen.
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Plant Giant Miscanthus: As early as possible in the spring, plant three rows of Real World Giant Miscanthus in the same seed bed. Plant the first row of miscanthus down the middle of the seed bed, then plant a row 2 to 3 feet on each side of the middle row.
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Weed Control: Control weeds during the first year to ensure successful establishment of the screen. Apply atrazine at a rate of 1 quart per acre as early as possible in the spring to control weeds. If broadleaf weeds become an issue later in the summer, spray with 2-4D.
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Establishment: Once established, the combination of switchgrass and Giant Miscanthus will form a dense and tall screen, providing optimal privacy and security for your hunting property.
Real World Giant Miscanthus
(a patented, non-invasive tall grass species)
KEEP THIS PRODUCT BETWEEN 35-45oF UNTIL READY TO PLANT
Site Prep – Choose a planting site that gets full sunlight and is a good distance away from trees and other competing vegetation. Think of miscanthus as corn when selecting a planting site; a location where corn would do well is a site where miscanthus will do well. Miscanthus will do best in soils and moisture conditions that are also good for corn. It is very important that the planting site be totally free of weeds and grasses before planting. You must use a herbicide to do this as disking, plowing or tilling will not kill the root-system of grasses that can out-compete your miscanthus. If you do not first properly prepare the planting site, all other efforts are wasted. Take the time to select a good planting site and then prepare it well ahead of planting. Keep in mind that it takes a minimum of three years for a new miscanthus planting to reach its full potential.
Planting –plant as soon as soil conditions allow in early spring and no later than mid-June. Rhizomes should be planted 3-4” deep and 12-18” apart in rows that are spaced 18-24”. Plant at least 3 rows for good screening, 5 rows is better. Lay the rhizomes horizontally so all of it is 3-4 inches deep.
Weed Control – It is very important to control competing weeds within a new miscanthus planting for at least the first two years. Apply a pre-emergence herbicide immediately after planting and maintain the pre-emergence herbicide barrier by making a second application 30-45 days after the initial application. Harness Xtra is a pre-emergent that is labeled for giant miscanthus. Simazine can also be used.
Fertilizer – Do not fertilize Real World Giant Miscanthus the year it is planted. A light to moderate amount of high nitrogen fertilizer such as urea (46-0-0) can be applied for increased growth in the spring after the first year.
Warning – Real World Giant Miscanthus is a patent-protected cultivar. Real World is licensed by the patent holder to market this specific variety of miscanthus. It is illegal to propagate Real World Giant Miscanthus. Real World Wildlife Products will work closely with the patent holder to protect their interest and investment.
