Fescue (Festuca)–These grasses are relatively hardy and they go to a decent height and so can be cut for hay. They are less palatable to...

Ryegrass (Lolium)–Ryegrass grows quickly and is often used for hay. It has a good yield. Most seed mixes for farm use in temperate...

Timothy (Phleum pratense)–This is not a very hardy grass and dies easily, it’s expensive to grow because if you want it you have to keep...

Couchgrass (Agropyron repens)–This type of grass has a relatively low nutritional value. It spreads rapidly by extending new growth...

Barley grass You don’t want this in your pasture. Just look at these photos. These are the seeds that cost you a fortune in vets bills...

Some thoughts on grass types Meadow grass (Poa annua)–This provides good ground cover and horses will eat it. Where space is limited, it...