Coarse Orchard Grass: 2023 Harvest Report

The 2023 Ultra Premium Coarse Orchard Grass we have in stock is currently a first cut. Unlike last year, our 2023 Coarse Orchard Grass has a generous amount of thick leaves, stems, and even some seed heads, which is an improvement from the softer grass we had in 2022. We had a rainy spring, which boosted the beginning of the growth season, and helped us get a great first cut. The harvest occurred on schedule in June.

Here is the report on what we have in stock:

Overall Rating: 9/10
Harvest: First cut of pure Orchard Grass, it was harvested in June of 2023.
Location: Northern California.
Color: Deep Blue Green.
Stems/Stalks: An abundance of long leaves, a generous amount of thick stems, and some seed heads.
Leaves: Great long leaves that are broad and beautiful.
Seed Heads/Flowers: Moderate seed heads that are average in size.
Leaf Crush: Very minimal.
Weeds: None.
Brown Leaf: Minimal.
Dust: None.

Initial Analysis Summary: This year's Coarse Orchard Grass is a great example of what Coarse Orchard Grass should be.  

Coarse Orchard Grass: 2022 Harvest Report

The 2022 Ultra Premium Coarse Orchard Grass we have in stock is currently a first cut. Like last year our 2022 Coarse Orchard is on the soft side. This season was very cool which slowed the growth of the plants, this caused the harvest to be forced to be early in the plants normal growth cycle, which was later in the season. It is absolutely beautiful hay, however, it is a little soft for Coarse Orchard Grass.

Here is the report on what we have in stock:

Overall Rating: 8/10
Harvest: First cut of pure Orchard Grass, it was harvested in June of 2022.
Location: Northern California
Color: Deep Blue Green
Stems/Stalks: Few stalks and those that are present are very moderate in thickness. Some of the stalks are lighter in color. 
Leaves: Abundance of leaves that are broad and beautiful
Seed Heads/Flowers: Moderate seed heads that are fairly small in size.
Leaf Crush: Very minimal
Weeds: None
Brown Leaf: Almost none
Dust: None

Summary: This year's Coarse Orchard Grass is an okay example of what Coarse Orchard Grass should be. The only reason it doesn't receive a 10/10 is because, like last year, it's on the softer side. 

Coarse Orchard Grass: 2021 Harvest Report

The 2021 Ultra Premium Coarse Orchard Grass we have in stock is currently a first cut. Like last year our 2021 Coarse Orchard is on the soft side. This season was very warm which stressed the plants, they did not grow as fast as normal, this caused the harvest to be forced to be early in the plants normal growth cycle, which was later in the season. It is absolutely beautiful hay, however it is a little soft for Coarse Orchard Grass.

Here is the report on what we have in stock:

Overall Rating: 8/10
Harvest: First cut of pure Orchard Grass, it was harvested in June of 2021.
Location: Northern California
Color: Deep Blue Green
Stems/Stalks: Few stalks and those that are present are very moderate in thickness. Some of the stalks are lighter in color. 
Leaves: Abundance of leaves that are broad and beautiful
Seed Heads/Flowers: Moderate seed heads that are fairly small in size.
Leaf Crush: Very minimal
Weeds: None
Brown Leaf: Almost none
Dust: None

Summary: This year's Coarse Orchard Grass is an okay example of what Coarse Orchard Grass should be. The only reason it doesn't receive a 10/10 is because of a the little bit of brown leaf found scattered throughout and that, like last year, it's on the softer side.