High tonnage potential
Taller plant stature with long, thin leaves
Awnless variety, ideal for grazing
Excellent leaf rust tolerance
Make hay with T173
T173 has been serving farmers and ranchers in the Central Plains as a dependable forage option for quite some time. The variety tends to have a prostrate growth habit during tillering, but after crown is established, will produce a dense crop of leafy tillers ideal for winter grazing.