Giant Sacaton, Sporobolus wrightii, is an impressive grass native to the arid Southwest. Deep-rooted and fast growing, it stands up to 8 feet tall and 4 feet wide. At this Field Day, learn about a Western Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education (SARE) funded project investigating use of the grass in windbreaks on farms and ranches. We will plant Giant Sacaton seedlings to reduce wind and water erosion—thereby building soil and fostering biodiversity. Lunch will be prepared by Synergia Ranch’s kitchen with produce from their market garden!
Workstations include:
- Sampling container plants;
- Making a compost extract;
- Soaking seedling roots in extract;
- Planting seedlings;
- Mulching.
Wear work clothing and sun protection. Please bring gloves and a refillable water bottle.
This is field day is free, but please sign up so we know how much food to make.
Learn more about the research project: Can on-farm Windbreaks boost Soil Health and Biodiversity?
