Redtop Grass Seeds for Sowing
Redtop (Agrostis gigantea) seeds for wetland forage and hay production. HTS 1209.29.91.96 for other forage plant seeds used for sowing. Tolerates wet soils for marginal land use.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If for bentgrass turf applications
Turf bentgrass (Agrostis) classified separately from forage under end-use.
If cereal grass misidentification
Chapter 10 exclusion applies if botanical cereal traits present.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Comply with wetland seed purity standards under NRCS specifications
• Declare flood-tolerant varieties for specific regional approvals
• Test for ergot contamination common in Agrostis species
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