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Buffalo grass #874270

Asked June 23, 2024, 10:59 AM EDT

I am interested in planting buffalo grass at our home in Mitchell OR. We don’t live at the house full time hence we are not there to water and mow on a regular basis. Is there anything you can recommend in a seed mixture and where to purchase? We are planning to plant right before winter to allow the seed to lie dormant and receive the necessary moisture to germinate in the spring. Any information that you can provide us to have a successful project would be greatly appreciated. Thank You

Wheeler County Oregon

Expert Response

Hi Greg,   What are your goals in using the buffalo grass, are you trying to have a full stand of lawn?  The challenge with Buffalo Grass in the Central Oregon region is that is a warm season grass so it remains dormant much of the time.  I know of a few people that tried it here in the Bend area with little success.  You would probably be better off with more of an eco-turf with turf type tall fescue and yarrow, etc.  Feel free to contact me at the number below.   Thanks 

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