Roadside Seed Designed for Sandy Terrain and Stability

Lbs/Acre 61.00

25-121

Sandy General Roadside

Common Name

Scientific Name

Rate (kg/ha)

Rate (lb/ac)

% of Mix (% by wt)

Seeds/ sq ft

Smooth Brome

Bromus inermis

8.97

8.00

13.12%

26.25

slender wheatgrass

Elymus trachycaulus

2.24

2.00

3.29%

5.08

Hard fescue

Festuca trachyphylla

4.76

4.25

6.96%

55.10

Perennial Ryegrass

Lolium perenne

15.13

13.50

22.13%

67.25

Park Kentucky bluegrass

Poa pratensis Park

17.93

16.00

26.23%

510.50

Canada bluegrass

Poa compressa

8.69

7.75

12.70%

425.50

switchgrass

Panicum virgatum

1.68

1.50

2.46%

7.73

little bluestem

Schizachyrium scoparium

1.68

1.50

2.46%

8.28

sand dropseed

Sporobolus cryptandrus

1.68

1.50

2.45%

110.00

Total Grasses

62.77

56.00

91.80%

1215.69

purple prairie clover

Dalea purpurea

0.56

0.50

0.82%

2.75

Red Clover

Trifolium pratense

5.04

4.50

7.38%

28.13

Total Forbs

5.60

5.00

8.20%

30.88

Totals:

68.37

61.00

100.00%

1246.57

Purpose:

General non-native roadside for dry or sandy soils.

Planting Area:

Statewide.  Well suited for Pine Moraines & Outwash Plains, Mille Lacs Uplands, and Anoka Sand Plain subsections.  Mn/DOT Distrct 3A and eastern 3B
25-121 PDF | MANUFACTURED BY: Ramy Turf

Secures Sandy Terrain and Protects Against Runoff

When loose soils meet the demands of high-traffic roadsides or exposed slopes, Ramy Turf’s 25-121 Sandy General Road establishes coverage that anchors the ground and protects against erosion. Its carefully selected seed composition develops deep, fibrous roots that lock sandy soils in place, enhance water infiltration, and provide long-term stability across embankments, shoulders, and construction zones. Projects benefit from a stand that grows quickly, resists seasonal stress, and maintains uniform density, giving crews confidence that every slope will hold firm.

Performance That Delivers

Every element of 25-121 is designed to secure sandy terrain while building stronger, healthier soil. Key performance benefits include:

  • Fast-developing shoots and roots that lock sandy soils in place, instantly reducing erosion while creating a visually complete and uniform turf stand
  • Deep, interwoven root systems that secure shifting sand, prevent surface runoff, and reinforce slope stability under changing weather conditions
  • Enhanced water infiltration and nutrient retention that transform loose soil into a more resilient substrate capable of supporting long-term vegetation
  • Rugged, high-density growth that withstands wind, heavy rainfall, and repeated traffic, maintaining coverage and integrity without thinning or patching

Proven Performance Across Challenging Sandy Sites

25-121 thrives where standard mixes fail, delivering coverage, stability, and reliability in even the most demanding sandy environments:

  • Roadside slopes, highway shoulders, and embankments where shifting soil and runoff create ongoing maintenance challenges
  • Large-scale construction zones and earthwork sites that require fast, dependable turf to protect exposed ground
  • Areas staged for future development or permanent planting, providing a stable foundation for long-term landscaping success
  • High-exposure corridors where extended erosion protection is critical to meet environmental and regulatory standards

Installation That Works for Every Crew

Application is simple yet highly effective. Drill or broadcast across prepared sandy soils to achieve uniform coverage and rapid root establishment. Once in place, the stand develops quickly and consistently, reducing maintenance demands while improving soil structure and stability.

Confidence in Every Project

25-121 Sandy General Road gives engineers, contractors, and site owners a seed solution that protects investments, cuts rework, and meets stringent erosion control standards. With a dense, durable stand anchoring sandy soils, every project gains stability, reliability, and peace of mind, season after season.