Native & CRP
Native & CRP Grass Seed for West Texas & the High Plains
Establishing native grass takes the right seed, proper preparation, and patience, but the result can provide lasting value for decades. Whether you’re planting CRP acres, restoring native rangeland, improving wildlife habitat, controlling erosion, or establishing a low-input grass stand, Jack Seed & Supply carries native grass seed and custom mixes for projects of every size.
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Serving landowners and producers throughout the Lubbock area, Amarillo area, West Texas, the Texas Panhandle, Eastern New Mexico, and the Oklahoma Panhandle, we can help you select native and CRP grass species that fit your soil, rainfall, conservation goals, and planting requirements.
CRP Grass Seed
Conservation Reserve Program plantings often require specific grass species and seeding mixtures based on the conservation practice and approved plan for the acreage. We offer CRP grass seed and custom CRP seed mixes and can help customers source the species needed for their project.
Native Grass Seed
Native grasses are naturally adapted to the climate and environmental conditions of the Great Plains. Once established, they can provide durable ground cover, wildlife habitat, grazing value, and long-term conservation benefits while requiring fewer inputs than many introduced grasses.
Custom CRP Seed Mixes
CRP specifications can vary by field and conservation practice. Bring us your seed requirements or approved mixture, and our team can help build a custom CRP seed mix using the species and proportions needed for your project, subject to seed availability.
Native Pasture & Rangeland
Native grasses can be an excellent option for restoring pasture and rangeland while creating a resilient perennial forage base. Selecting complementary warm-season and cool-season species can help improve plant diversity and provide grazing opportunities throughout more of the growing season.
Wildlife Habitat
Native grasses provide valuable nesting cover, escape cover, and habitat for pheasant, quail, turkey, deer, and other wildlife. Diverse native plantings can create different vegetation heights and structures while providing long-term habitat across farms, ranches, and conservation properties.
Erosion Control & Soil Protection
Permanent grass cover helps protect valuable topsoil from the strong winds and intense rainfall events common across the High Plains. Deep, fibrous root systems can stabilize soil, reduce erosion, and contribute organic matter as native stands mature.
Warm-Season Native Grasses
Warm-season native grasses produce most of their growth during late spring and summer. Species such as blue grama, sideoats grama, little bluestem, big bluestem, Indiangrass, and switchgrass may be incorporated into native mixtures depending on location, soil, moisture, and planting objectives.
Cool-Season Native Grasses
Cool-season grasses can add diversity and earlier seasonal growth to certain native plantings. When appropriate for the site and conservation plan, they can complement warm-season species and create a more diverse grass stand.
Frequently Asked Questions About Native and CRP Grasses
Do you sell CRP grass seed?
Yes. We carry native grass seed and can build custom CRP seed mixtures based on the species and proportions required for your project, subject to seed availability.
Can you mix seed to match my CRP plan?
Yes. Bring us the seed specifications from your approved conservation plan and we can help source and mix the required species. Your final mixture should follow the requirements established for your specific CRP contract or conservation practice.
What native grasses grow well in West Texas?
Species such as blue grama, sideoats grama, little bluestem, and other Great Plains natives may be suitable depending on soil, rainfall, location, and intended use. The right mixture should be selected specifically for the site.
Is native grass good for wildlife habitat?
Yes. Native grass stands can provide nesting, bedding, escape, and protective cover for many wildlife species while increasing plant diversity across the property.
Can you help me build a custom native grass mix?
Absolutely. We can help develop native grass mixtures for CRP, pasture, wildlife habitat, erosion control, conservation, and land restoration based on your acreage and project goals.