Cool Season VS Warm Season Grasses

The categorization of Cool Season Grasses can give the wrong impression to customers new to soil health. You might be wondering, what does this mean? Cool Season Grasses (CSG's) thrive in areas with cold winters and hot summers. CSG's are adapted to grow well in regions with temperature fluctuations, which we definitely experience here in North Carolina. These CSG's grow best in late winter and early spring, giving you a longer growing season than warm season grasses. These grasses seed in early summer, go dormant, and re-emerge in fall.

Warm season grasses (WSG's) will wait until late spring or early summer before putting out new leafy growth. They will set seed in early fall and go dormant in the winter. By mixing CSG and WSG, your pastures can thrive all year round, no matter the weather. In North Carolina, our spring and fall seasons can be erratic, so having a seasonal pasture blend that allows your growth to adapt to changing weather ensures your farm stays productive and resilient, no matter the weather. This simple strategy can lead to healthier pastures and more productive farms.