Reed Canary Grass

Game Cover

(Phalaris arundinacea)

A long term game cover option that will provide cover for many years. It can be slow to establish in year one but will provide strong cover in year two onwards growing up to two metres in height. It has good cold tolerance and is suitable to most soil types.

Uses

Game cover, green cover

Sowing Rate

2.5kgs/acre

Persistence

Perennial 5+ Years

Sowing Period

April to May

Yield Potential

n/a

Management

Care has to be taken to sow the rows wide enough to insure the crop does not become too dense. It can take two years to become fully established so is often sown alongside a companion in year 1.