Brome Grass Seeds | Matua Prairie

Prairie Brome Grass Seed

Matua Prairie Brome Grass Seed (Bromus wildenowii Kunth) is a highly adaptable, cool-season forage grass developed for superior grazing performance, hay production, and nutrient management applications. As part of the broader bromegrass family, Matua offers exceptional forage quality, extended seasonal growth, and strong persistence under proper fertility and soil management programs. This premium prairie bromegrass variety is widely recognized for its performance under irrigation systems in arid regions of the Southern United States while also excelling in northern climates as a companion species in high-quality hay fields.

Matua Prairie Brome is especially valued for its ability to thrive in high-fertility environments and efficiently utilize elevated nitrogen levels and effluent wastewater applications. Its aggressive growth habit and extended growing season make it an outstanding choice for livestock producers seeking dependable forage production throughout a longer grazing window.

Certified Matua seed is professionally treated to help prevent head smut disease and carefully processed to ensure free-flowing seed for improved planting efficiency and consistent seed distribution. The distinct pink-colored seed coating provides easy visual identification of certified seed quality.

Key Features & Benefits

• High-Quality Forage Production – Produces highly palatable forage with excellent feed value for cattle, sheep, and other grazing livestock.

• Extended Growing Season – Delivers long-lasting seasonal productivity for grazing and hay applications.

• Exceptional Palatability – Maintains forage quality and livestock acceptance even during seedhead development.

• Heat Tolerant Performance – Adapted to warmer climates and performs exceptionally well under irrigation systems.

• Nitrogen & Effluent Utilization – Ideal for nutrient management programs and wastewater application sites.

• Versatile Adaptation – Performs well in both southern irrigated grazing systems and northern hay production regions.

• Disease Protection – Seed is treated to reduce the risk of head smut infection.

• Free-Flowing Seed – Professionally cleaned and processed for smooth planting through conventional seeders.

Seeding Rate Recommendations

• Pure Stand Seeding Rate: 25–35 lbs. per acre

• Mixed Stand Seeding Rate: 10–20 lbs. per acre when blended with legumes or other forage grasses

• Planting Depth: 1/4 to 1/2 inch

• Best Planting Time: Early spring or late summer/early fall, depending on regional climate conditions

Soil & Management Requirements

Bromegrasses perform best in fertile, well-drained soils with adequate moisture availability. For optimal establishment and long-term persistence, Matua Prairie Brome benefits from:

• High fertility management programs

• Regular nitrogen applications

• Proper rotational grazing practices

• Well-drained soil conditions

• Irrigated or moderate rainfall environments

Recommended Uses

• Grazing pastures

• Irrigated forage systems

• Hay production

• Nutrient management fields

• Wastewater utilization sites

• Livestock forage enhancement programs

Matua Prairie Brome Grass Seed is an excellent solution for producers seeking a durable, high-performance forage grass that delivers exceptional palatability, seasonal productivity, and efficient nutrient utilization across a wide range of agricultural applications.