Companies That Sell Winter Pasture Seed

As the air begins to cool, plant growth begins to slow in preparation for winter. The winter season incurs more feeding costs for farmers and ranchers as summer grasses die off. However certain pasture seed such as rye, oat, barely and wheat grass are hardy enough to withstand the cold winter months. Some companies carry a mix of winter seed throughout all the seasons.
  1. Hancock Seed Company

    • Hancock Seed Company offers a variety of rye grasses both in annual and perennial types. Hancock provides a variety of other seed mixes for cool climates including alfalfa, bluegrass and timothy. This company also offers festulolium, a hybrid between a fescue grass and rye grass that's resistant to disease and regrows quickly.

      Hancock Seed

      18724 Hancock Farm Road

      Dade City, FL 33523

      352-567-6971

      hancockseed.com

    Ampac Seed Company

    • Since 1978 the Ampac Seed Company has been providing farmers and livestock owners a place to find a variety of seeds for both winter and summer climates. Ampac is owned and operated by farmers and they provide single seed types as well as custom and pre-made mixes. Alfalfa, annual rye grass, fescue and festulolium are a few pasture options that are usable in a cool climate. Ampac gives customers the option of a brand of seed mixtures called Pasture Perfect. These mixes are made of grasses and legumes. This company provides a different variety of mixes depending on the climate and type of livestock.

      Ampac Seed Company

      32727 Highway 99E

      PO Box 318

      Tangent, OR 97389

      541-928-1651

      ampacseed.com

    Bailey Seed

    • Bailey Seed sells full range of pasture seed such as big bluegrass, fescue, oatgrass, annual and perennial ryegrass, as well as grass hybrid varieties such as festolium. Organic seed and large wholesale quantities are available. Bailey will supply custom seed blends as well.

      Bailey Seed Company Inc.

      PO Box 12788

      Salem, OR 97309

      800-407-7713

      baileyseed.com

    Outside Pride

    • Outside Pride offers a smaller but still usable collection of seed that prospers in winter climates. Timothy, fescue and ryegrass seeds are available, including some special seed blends for horses and cold climates. Mammoth orchardgrass, a seed used in their cold climate mix, is durable and hardy. It withstands extreme hot and cold temperatures. Customers can place orders online, through the mail, or over the phone. Outside Pride accepts checks and major credit cards.

      Outside Pride

      877-255-8470

      outsidepride.com