Riata Bermuda Grass Seed

Riata Bermuda has been discontinued and is no longer available. For a comparable option, Hancocks Hay Maker Bermuda offers a similar blend while delivering exceptional hay production and forage quality. Riata Bermuda Grass Seed combines the best characteristics of two other Bermuda varietiesWrangler and Rivierato best serve close-grazing cattle and horses. Its winter hardiness allows it to be grown as far north as Kansas City, MO.~~~

Riata Bermuda has been discontinued and is no longer available. For a comparable option, Hancocks Hay Maker Bermuda offers a similar blend while delivering exceptional hay production and forage quality. Riata Bermuda Grass Seed combines the best characteristics of two other Bermuda varietiesWrangler and Rivierato best serve close-grazing cattle and horses. Its superior winter hardiness allows it to be grown as far north as Kansas City, MO.

Product Information

• Application or Use:Pasture, Cattle Grazing, Livestock Forage, Cover Crop, Hay Production
• Germination Time:7 – 14 days, under optimal conditions
• Growing Locations:Warm Season & Transition Zone
• Height:Grazing or Hay Cutting, 8 – 10 inches
• Sunlight Requirements:8+ hours, full sun for best results
• Advantages:Superior resistance to winterkill, improved tolerance to close grazing, and excellent recovery from heavy hoof traffic. Sizable hay yields, outstanding palatability, and high leaf-to-stem ratio
• When to Plant:Recommended planting time is spring and summer when nighttime temperatures are consistently 65+ degrees and 3 months prior to first frost.

Product Details

• Grazing for cattle and horses
• Superior winter hardiness
• Excellent forage
• Excellent wear tolerance
• Coated seed, non-gmo

Product Information

The combination of Wrangler forage Bermuda and Riviera turf-type Bermuda provide an excellent forage combination for horse paddocks with extreme traffic.

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Please see our Lawn and Pasture Planting Guide for more information.

Remove all old vegetation to prepare a clean seedbed by means of a disc. Drag or rake area to loosen and level any hard or uneven spots if needed. Apply a slow-release starter fertilizer at the recommended rate. Broadcast seed at recommended rate. Drag, rake or roll lightly to cover the seed.