As every producer has unique land and production goals, Northstar Seed has a dedicated team of forage seed specialists to help guide you to get the most out of your forage acres. This combined with a very broad line-up of high yielding forage legumes and grasses, allows Northstar Seed to provide you with the best possible forage solutions for your operation.
Choose from the following types of forage to learn about offered varieties:
| Variety | Fall Dormency | Winter Hardiness | Root Type | Key Features |
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PerfectionNEW Rapid Growth |
4 | 2 | Tap |
The latest enhancement in StandFast Technology:
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RobustHigh Yield, Low Dormancy |
2 | 1.5 | Tap |
High performance synthetic variety:
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AAC MeadowviewNEW Acid Tolerant |
2 | Not Rated | Branching Tap |
Acid tolerant variety ideally suited for the foothills of AB and Peace region of AB and BC:
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TH2 AlfalfaTop Performer |
4 | 2.5 | Tap |
A top performing alfalfa that is well suited for the majority of alfalfa growers/conditions in Western Canada:
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Response WTWet Tolerant |
4 | 2 | Branching |
Performs well on medium to heavy soils. A very strong variety that should be considered whether seeding dryland or irrigation:
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RunnerCreeping Root |
2 | 1 | Creeping |
A very strong creeping root that has performed exceptionally well under most conditions in Western Canada:
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Rugged STSalt Tolerant |
3 | 2 | Tap |
A very hardy variety:
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HaygrazerGrazing Tolerant |
4 | 2 | Branching |
A flexible variety that is bred for high hay yields as well as grazing tolerance:
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A varietal #1 blend that uses only Northstar Seed premium alfalfas. This blend offers top performance characteristics that will adapt to various soil conditions, combining the strengths of each unique variety.
Certified blend of Runner and Robust alfalfa for dryland producers.
This new sainfoin variety was developed by Surya Acharya, Agriculture Canada, providing improved winter hardiness and rapid re-growth.
| Species | Use | Longevity | Winter Hardiness | Seeds/Pound | Growing Period | Plant Type |
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Alfalfa |
Hay & Pasture | Long | Good | 200,000 | Spring-Fall | Tap, Branch, Creeping Rooted |
Alsike Clover |
Hay & Pasture | Short | Fair | 700,000 | Spring-Fall | Branched |
Birdsfoot Trefoil |
Pasture | Short | Good | 375,000 | Spring-Fall | Tap Rooted with Branches |
Cicer Milkvetch |
Pasture | Long | Good | 130,000 | Late Spring-Fall | Creeping Rooted |
Red Clover |
Hay & Pasture | Short | Poor | 275,000 | Spring | Tap Rooted with Side Branches |
Sainfoin |
Pasture | Long | Fair | 32,00 (Dehulled) | Spring-Summer | Tap Rooted |
Sweet Clover |
Hay & Silage | 2 Years | Fair | 260,000 | Spring of 2nd Year | Tap Rooted |
White Clover |
Pasture | Short to Long | Good | 800,000 | Spring-Fall | Rhizomatous |
| Variety | Overview |
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Cache Brand Meadow Bromegrass |
More upright growth, improved quality, and performance that is suitable in hay and pasture blends. |
Nabucco Italian Ryegrass |
A tetraploid variety that delivers improved quality over standard Annual ryegrass. Nabucco offers quick regrowth, excellent palatability, digestibility, high energy/feed quality and very high sugar content. |
Courtenay Tall Fescue |
This variety was selected for high yield, quality and improved winter survival. With large, high quality basal leaves and flood and saline tolerance, Courtenay is an ideal component in seed mixtures. |
Early Arctic Orchard Grass |
An exceptional orchard grass that demonstrates above average hardiness. Early Arctic has strong winter survival and is an excellent companion when blended with alfalfa, and performs well in pasture or hay production. |
Elunaria Annual Ryegrass |
A Westerworld type annual grass suitable for hay, haylage or pasture. Elunaria offers a high yield opportunity with very good quality broad leaves. |
Express Timothy |
A recommended component in most hay and pasture blends, Express has excellent winter survivability, medium maturity, great regrowth and leafiness for domestic hay production. |
AC Knowles Hybrid Bromegrass |
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Jungle Italian RyegrassNEW |
Very high yield and extremely fast regrowth. |
Novio TimothyNEW |
Export quality with medium maturity and large, soft leaves. |
Carlton Smooth Bromegrass |
A widely adaptable sod-forming bromegrass that includes a moderate saline tolerance. |
Preval Meadow Fescue |
Tolerates wet soils, and withstands close grazing. |
| Variety | Overview |
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Dual Max |
High-quality grasses that have very good regrowth habits. This blend will offer excellent grazing potential and is suited to most grazing systems. Prefers medium to heavy soils.
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Bloat Free Max |
Cicer Milkvetch is a hardy non-bloat legume. Fleet Meadowbrome and Courtenay Tall Fescue are very adaptable grasses.
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Western Grass Max |
High quality all grass blend. If properly managed can be a very productive pasture blend. No concerns with bloat.
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Dryland Dual Max |
Dryland pasture production. Meadow Bromegrass offers a long grazing season with very good quality and regrowth. Crested Wheatgrass, excellent early season growth.
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Saline Pasture Max |
High quality all grass blend, no concerns with bloat. Widely adapted blend to various soil types and moisture conditions.
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Ultimate Pasture Blend |
The ultimate legume grazing blend, will provide 70/30 alfalfa/sainfoin plant population in the field.
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| Variety | Overview |
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Ranchers Hay Max |
Adaptability. A very good blend that will deliver high yield potential under good fertility and moisture conditions.
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Premium Hay Max |
A very hardy mixture that includes Express Timothy, our high-quality leafy timothy, and Alfalfa Blend 10-5, our best alfalfa blend. This blend delivers a multiple-cut hay stand under good management and soil conditions.
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Lowland Max |
Ideally used in areas of poor drainage for hay or pasture.
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Maxi |
High production blend for producers wanting a high-performance alfalfa with timothy. Express Timothy has excellent tolerance to low lying areas, to increase production.
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Saline Hay Max |
Productive soils that are demonstrating early signs of salt stress. Has tolerance to increased moisture conditions.
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