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Mountain brome (Bromus
Sitchensis) Origin Hakari
is the product of a breeding program that spanned twenty years from the New
Zealand governmental research station.
It compromised selection trials throughout New Zealand. Selection
criteria included persistence, yield, disease resistance, time and amount of
heading and uniformity. It was evident that the potential for the species was
in cooler drier areas. This seedline provided a selection which was used for
agronomic trials and designated Hakari.
Hakari is still green and lush while other fields are dormant. Description Hakari
is a tall, erect, sparsely tillered, non-creeping brome grass with broad
leaves. Hakari has been labeled as the Matua for colder areas. It is better
adapted for the more severe climates in the Midwest and Northeast of the
United States. It is winterdormant and spring growth later and the heading
date is later and less prolonged, thus resulting in leafier summer growth. Hakari
is drought and rust tolerant, it is better resistant to rust, higher in
energy and more palatable than orchardgrass and is only slightly susceptible
to head smut. Hakari
performs best on well drained soils that are reasonable fertile. It can be
grazed and also be utilized for hay production. It is very suitable as a
companion for alfalfa. It will boost energy levels of the hay or silage. It
dries very easily making it an almost perfect companion for alfalfa.
Forage yield potential Trials
have shown Hakari to have similar dry matter production to Matua in spring,
but is more productive in the summer and autumn period. At the Klamath
Experimental station in Klamath Falls, OR (altitude 3000 feet) Hakari has
been tested amongst other brome varieties. In 1996 Hakari had the highest
yield of all brome varieties being tested. It outperformed both commercial
released varieties and new experimental lines. Planting and Establishment Hakari
should be planted in spring or early fall at 35 pounds per acre, favorable
with a legume suitable for the region. (Alfalfa, Red clover, White clover or
Trefoil). Hakari is de-awned to ensure good seeding, it is also treated to
prevent seed born head smut. Hakari
may be successfully established with no-till or with conventional seedbed
techniques. No matter which method is used it is critical not to plant too
deeply. The seed needs to be covered, but no deeper than one quarter
inch. Young seedlings are not competitive, so existing vegetation needs to be
suppressed in no-till plantings. Management As
mentioned Hakari is a great companion for alfalfa, its growth habits will not
interfere with the cutting regime of the alfalfa. When
Hakari is grown in a pure stand, it should be either machine harvested or
rotational grazed. It should not be set-stocked, to prevent stand losses. Click
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