★ Lawn + Pasture Hybrid
Best Grazing Lawn Seed Mix: The Dual-Purpose Lawn That Feeds Chickens, Rabbits & Small Livestock While Looking Like a Yard
Old Cobblers Farm™ Wicked Tuff Turf Grazing Lawn Mix
by Wicked Tuff Turf — Littleton, New Hampshire
Grazing Lawn Mix
Multi-species blend
"The lawn that works for a living. 40% Festulolium provides premium forage quality. 20% Kentucky Bluegrass gives self-repair after grazing. 5% Bentgrass creates a dense base layer. A real lawn that doubles as productive pasture for small-scale animal operations."
Initial coverage: 2-3
Establishment
Zones 4-7
Hardiness Range
Moderate
Maintenance
Mix
Category
Built for Poultry & Small Livestock
40% Festulolium — Premium Forage
20% KBG Self-Repair After Grazing
5% Bentgrass Dense Base
Looks Like a Real Lawn
Animal Manure Reduces Fertilizer
Fall Planting Preferred
Trusted by 20,000+ Growers
| Species | Grazing Lawn Mix (Multi-species blend) |
| Growth Habit | Mixed bunch-type (Festulolium, Ryegrass) + rhizomatous (KBG) + stoloniferous (Bentgrass) |
| Root Depth | 3-5 inches |
| Establishment | Initial coverage: 2-3 weeks. First grazing: 8-10 weeks. Mature: 12-18 months. |
| Hardiness Zones | 4-7 |
| Maintenance | Moderate |
| Category | Mix |
| Available Sizes | 1 lb | 5 lb | 10 lb | 25 lb |
What We Love
- Dual-purpose: real lawn appearance + productive animal forage
- 40% Festulolium — highest forage quality in any lawn mix
- 20% KBG self-repairs after grazing traffic
- Animal manure return reduces fertilizer needs naturally
- Mows at 3-3.5" — looks like a lawn, feeds like a pasture
Worth Noting
- Not for purely aesthetic applications — grazing species are wasted value
- Requires rotational management — continuous grazing will destroy it
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Available in 1 lb | 5 lb | 10 lb | 25 lb
The Competition
PastureRX Premium Grass and Forage Seed Mix (Northern)
by Barenbrug
Orchardgrass, Novel Fescue (endophyte-free), Red Clover, Annual Ryegrass, Alfalfa — Yellow Jacket coated
Purity / Germ
Sizes23 lb bag
Price$55–$70
All Purpose Pasture Grass Mix
by Great Basin Seed
25% Tall Fescue, 25% Orchardgrass, 25% Forage KBG, 10% Timothy, 10% White Clover, 5% Perennial Ryegrass
Purity / Germ
Sizes5 lb, 10 lb, 25 lb, 50 lb (20 lb/acre rate)
Price$25–$150
General Purpose Pasture Mix
by Rohrer Seeds
Tekapo Orchardgrass, Profit Orchardgrass, Duo Festulolium, Power Tetraploid Perennial Ryegrass
Purity / Germ
Sizes5 lb, 25 lb, 50 lb
Price$8–$180
Horse Pasture Seed Mix (Northeast)
by Nature's Seed
Orchardgrass, Perennial Ryegrass, KBG, Timothy, White Clover (endophyte-free)
Purity / Germ
Sizes5 lb, 10 lb, 25 lb, 50 lb
Price$20–$175
All Grass Pasture Mix
by Twin City Seed
Cowgirl Tall Fescue, TetraGain Perennial Ryegrass + 3 additional cultivars
Purity / Germ
Sizes10 lb, 25 lb, 50 lb
Price$25–$150
Durable Pasture Mix
by Oregon Wholesale Seed
Forage-Type Tall Fescue, Orchardgrass, Perennial Ryegrass (forage type), Annual Ryegrass
Purity / Germ
SizesPer-acre bulk pricing
PriceContact for pricing
All Purpose Pasture Seed Mixture
by Stover Seed
Fawn Tall Fescue (endophyte-free), Festolium, Orchardgrass, Alfalfa
Purity / Germ
Sizes25 lb, 50 lb bulk
Price$75–$200
All Purpose Pasture Seed Mix
by Outsidepride
Orchardgrass, Tall Fescue, Timothy, Perennial Ryegrass, Tetraploid Annual Ryegrass, White Clover
Purity / Germ
Sizes5 lb, 10 lb, 25 lb, 50 lb
Price$20–$120
Horse Pasture Mix
by Deer Creek Seed
Orchardgrass, Kentucky Bluegrass, Perennial Ryegrass, Timothy, White Clover
Purity / Germ
Sizes5 lb, 10 lb, 25 lb, 50 lb
Price$25–$160
Premium Pasture Blend
by Hancock Seed
Orchardgrass, Tall Fescue, Perennial Ryegrass, White Clover, Red Clover
Purity / Germ
Sizes5 lb, 25 lb, 50 lb
Price$20–$100
| Feature | Old Cobblers Farm™ Wicked Tuff Turf Grazing Lawn Mix | PastureRX Premium Grass and Forage Seed Mix (Northern) | All Purpose Pasture Grass Mix | General Purpose Pasture Mix | Horse Pasture Seed Mix (Northeast) | All Grass Pasture Mix | Durable Pasture Mix | All Purpose Pasture Seed Mixture | All Purpose Pasture Seed Mix | Horse Pasture Mix | Premium Pasture Blend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Purity / Germ | Orchardgrass, Novel Fescue (endophyte-free), Red Clover, Annual Ryegrass, Alfalfa — Yellow Jacket coated | 25% Tall Fescue, 25% Orchardgrass, 25% Forage KBG, 10% Timothy, 10% White Clover, 5% Perennial Ryegrass | Tekapo Orchardgrass, Profit Orchardgrass, Duo Festulolium, Power Tetraploid Perennial Ryegrass | Orchardgrass, Perennial Ryegrass, KBG, Timothy, White Clover (endophyte-free) | Cowgirl Tall Fescue, TetraGain Perennial Ryegrass + 3 additional cultivars | Forage-Type Tall Fescue, Orchardgrass, Perennial Ryegrass (forage type), Annual Ryegrass | Fawn Tall Fescue (endophyte-free), Festolium, Orchardgrass, Alfalfa | Orchardgrass, Tall Fescue, Timothy, Perennial Ryegrass, Tetraploid Annual Ryegrass, White Clover | Orchardgrass, Kentucky Bluegrass, Perennial Ryegrass, Timothy, White Clover | Orchardgrass, Tall Fescue, Perennial Ryegrass, White Clover, Red Clover | |
| Sizes | 1 lb | 5 lb | 10 lb | 25 lb | 23 lb bag | 5 lb, 10 lb, 25 lb, 50 lb (20 lb/acre rate) | 5 lb, 25 lb, 50 lb | 5 lb, 10 lb, 25 lb, 50 lb | 10 lb, 25 lb, 50 lb | Per-acre bulk pricing | 25 lb, 50 lb bulk | 5 lb, 10 lb, 25 lb, 50 lb | 5 lb, 10 lb, 25 lb, 50 lb | 5 lb, 25 lb, 50 lb |
| Price | $55–$70 | $25–$150 | $8–$180 | $20–$175 | $25–$150 | Contact for pricing | $75–$200 | $20–$120 | $25–$160 | $20–$100 | |
| Brand | Old Cobblers Farm | Barenbrug | Great Basin Seed | Rohrer Seeds | Nature's Seed | Twin City Seed | Oregon Wholesale Seed | Stover Seed | Outsidepride | Deer Creek Seed | Hancock Seed |
Frequently Asked Questions
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How long does it take for the seed to germinate?
Germination typically occurs within 7-14 days under optimal conditions with consistent moisture and temperatures between 60-75°F.
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What is the best time of year to plant this grass seed?
The ideal planting times are early fall (late August to mid-October) or spring (mid-April to early June) when soil temperatures are favorable for germination.
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What do the numbers on the seed tag mean?
The seed tag shows purity percentage (amount of pure seed), germination rate (percentage that will sprout), weed seed content, and other crop or inert matter. Higher purity and germination percentages indicate better quality seed.
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What is the recommended seeding rate per 1,000 square feet?
For new lawns, apply 3-4 pounds per 1,000 square feet. For overseeding existing lawns, use 2-3 pounds per 1,000 square feet.
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Is it better to use a single species or a seed mix?
A single species like Kentucky Bluegrass provides uniformity in color and texture, while a mix offers better disease resistance and adaptability to varying conditions. Your choice depends on your priorities for appearance versus resilience.
