Early Growth of Nordan Crested Wheatgrass and Sherman Big Bluegrass

Abstract

Early growth of Sherman big bluegrass was compared with that of Nordan crested wheatgrass in central Oregon. Growth curves of the two grasses were similar between April 5 and May 15, as measured by increase in oven-dry production. Both species produced similarly during the 6-year study, except that, in 1969 big bluegrass yields were higher on May 15.