Switchgrass
Switchgrass — RC Big Rock
High-tonnage switchgrass selection for cover and biomass.
RC Big Rock is a high-tonnage switchgrass selection. Tall, thick-stemmed, and productive — great for winter cover, wildlife screening, and biomass plantings where standing residue matters.
At a glance
- Seeding rate
- 5–8 lbs PLS/acre
- Coverage / sizes
- Sold by the pound and by the acre
- When to plant
- Late spring drilling once soil is 55°F+; dormant seed also works.
- Site fit
- USDA zones 4–7; well-drained to moist soils.
Highlights
- High biomass yield
- Excellent standing winter cover
- Strong wildlife screening cover
Common use cases
- — Winter wildlife cover and screening
- — Biomass plantings
FAQ
Does RC Big Rock work as a CRP grass component?
Yes for practices where switchgrass is allowed. Check your county sheet — some CRP practices want a mixed native grass component rather than a single-species stand.
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