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Scarcity in the Soil: Why Native Seeds Are the Answer to Environmental Strain
"If we're expected to feed the...
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Summer , Fall |
December 9, 2025
Scarcity in the Soil: Why Native Seeds Are the Answer to Environmental Strain
"If we're expected to feed the...
Summer , Fall |
August 25, 2025
Restoration Ready: How Native Seeds Power Wildfire Recovery & Reclamation Projects
Wildfires and floods leave behind more than just destruction. They expose the land, uproot ecosystems, and threaten long-term resilience. We’ve seen it recently in the d...
Spring , Summer |
June 19, 2025
What Makes Native Seed the Best Choice for Large Land Projects?
Solving Big Land Problems Starts with the Right Seed When you're managing a large land project, you're not just planting seed. You're planning for ero...
Spring , Summer |
April 30, 2025
Is It Too Late to Plant Native Seed in the Southwest?
When spring is already underway, it’s easy to second-guess your timing. Is it too late to plant native seed in the Southwest? The answer isn’t one-size-fits-all. But here’s the good news—in many cases, you’ve still got tim...
Spring , Summer , Fall |
August 16, 2024
Harvesting Hope: A Story of Stewardship & Regrowth
In April 2022, a controlled burn fire near Hermits Peak in the Santa Fe National Forest escaped its prescribed perimeter and combined with the Calf Canyon Fire, resulting in a catastrophic wildfire that spread across New M...
Fall , Winter , Featured |
October 4, 2023
Cool-Season Turf Grass Seeds for Fall
Warm days and cool nights make this season great for sweaters and overseeding! Spreading grass seed during the fall months allows roots to develop before winter and prepare for the months ahead. Overseeding with our qualit...
Spring , Winter |
August 11, 2023
Buffalograss Seed for a Healthy Lawn
Buffalograss is a lush blue-green, warm-season grass that is a top choice for homeowners across the US. This low-maintenance grass is extremely hardy and adapted to dry conditions. The qualities make it an excellent additi...
Spring , Winter |
May 25, 2023
Blue Grama, Hermits Peak
Blue Grama, Hermits Peak One of our foraging favorites, this specialty seed is ideal for Southwest...
Spring , Winter |
May 2, 2023
Hermits Peak Restoration Blend
Hermits Peak Restoration Blend Our team specially harvested this blend to combat the devastation after the New Mexico w...
Spring , Winter |
April 24, 2023
Land of Enchantment Blend
Land of Enchantment Mountain Blend Our Land of Enchantment Mountain Blend combines a variety of native grasses to restore and...
Spring , Winter |
March 16, 2023
Giant Sacaton Grass
Giant Sacaton Grass Giant Sacaton Grass (sporobolus wrightii) is a drought-tolerant perennial native grass plant. Th...
Spring , Winter |
January 31, 2023
The Importance of Agricultural Native Grass Seed
When it comes to planting, the seed you ultimately select plays a larger role than you might realize. Introducing native seeds to a particular area can potentially revitalize it, helping it thrive for generations to...
Winter |
December 19, 2022
Set Your Ag Operation Up for a Successful Year
To lay the foundation for a prosperous year, farmers, ranchers, and growers work year-round to prepare for planting, growing, and harvesting seasons. So, what does it take to set your ag operat...
Winter |
November 22, 2022
What Farmers Can Expect This Winter
As we enter the winter season, it’s time to switch gears and prepare for colder temperatures and harsher weather conditions. According to The 2023 Old Farmer’s Almanac, half of the U.S. will ex...
Fall |
October 24, 2022
Planting Quality Pasture Grass Seed
Pasture blends are composed of grasses, legumes, and shrubs that provide palatable forage for horses and livestock. While planting quality seed is essential to any profitable livestock operatio...
Fall |
September 23, 2022
Keeping Soil Strong after Harvest
After harvesting your crops, your soil is left exposed until your next crop is planted after winter. Leaving your land bare leaves it vulnerable to winter weather and erosion. To keep soil stro...
Fall |
September 21, 2022
What Can You Do This National Preparedness Month?
National Preparedness Month is all about preparing for disasters or emergencies that can affect your home, business, and community. With our deep roots in the agricultural world, we’re invested...
Summer , Fall |
September 7, 2022
When to Consult About Your Large Planting Project
When planning a large seed purchase for public land projects or reclamation sites, there are a handful of factors to consider. Seed species, availability, time frames, budgets, and environmenta...
Summer |
August 10, 2022
How to Keep your Lawn Growing Through the Heat
Every homeowner wants a lawn they can feel proud of, especially during the summer months that are filled with backyard cookouts and barbeques. While lush, green grass is always the goal, it doe...
Summer |
August 3, 2022
Summer Cover Crops that Beat the Heat
Which summer grasses and legumes grow best in the heat? Depending on the purpose of your cover crop and the benefits you’re looking for, you’ll want to consider if a single species or a mixture...
Summer |
July 25, 2022
Fire-Resistant Landscaping and Lawn Care for Your Home
Wildfires destroy and damage thousands of homes and acres of land every year. During the months of June through August, wildfires have...
Summer |
June 27, 2022
How to Get the Most Out of Your Cover Crops
It starts with choosing the right cover crops Are you considering seeding late this summer or in the early fall? In between harvesting crops,...
Summer |
June 9, 2022
Benefits of Wildflowers & Legumes For Your Garden
Fill your wildflower garden with soil-loving blooms Bring color to your home’s landscaping and garden with wildflowers and legumes from Curtis and Curt...
Summer |
May 26, 2022
Benefits of Planting Quality Agricultural Grass Seeds
When choosing a grass seed for a large land planting project like forestry and grasslands, highways, conservation easements, or land restoration, the quality of the seed you plant matters. Plant...
Summer |
May 17, 2022
The Key to Prepping Your Lawn for Summer Heat
Summer is on the horizon and longer, hotter, and dryer days will be here before we know it! Prepare your lawn for summer conditions with proper lawn care and drought-tolerant grass seed to endur...
Spring |
May 10, 2022
Why Our Seed is Better Quality & Better for the Land
Our dedication to finding high-quality seed is what sets us apart in the seed industry, making us trusted partners to land managers and various government agencies for over 60 years. <...
Spring |
April 14, 2022
Selecting Quality Grass Seed For Your Lawn
Whether you’re planting grass for a new yard or just touching up some sparse areas, growing a beautiful, thriving lawn starts with the type of grass seed you plant. For lush, lasting results, f...
Spring |
March 21, 2022
Early Spring Lawn Care & Gardening Tips
How to prepare for spring planting After months of enduring cold weather and harsh winter conditions, your lawn and gard...
Spring |
March 10, 2022
What Does National Agriculture Month Mean to Us?
We celebrate National Ag Month to bring awareness to the significant contribution that the agricultural industry has on our society and its influence on our future. From food production to job...
Spring |
February 22, 2022
Spring Seeding For Large Land Projects
When it comes to managing large land projects, we know that there are several moving parts that state agencies and other involved partners must consider. From plan...
Spring |
February 16, 2022
Get Ahead on Your Spring Planting Season
For those in the agriculture industry, you know that the spring planting season starts long before spring. Farmers, planters, and ranchers are spending this time planning and preparing for a successful planting season. Bel...
Winter |
January 27, 2022
Curtis and Curtis Seed Helps With Land Reclamation & Restoration
Our team at Curtis and Curtis Seed Company is equipped with the seeds and knowledge to support land reclamation projects for stripped and overused land. We have decades of experience supporting government agencies that man...
Winter |
January 17, 2022
Meet the Curtis and Curtis Seed Team: Bonnie Smith
Sales Representative Bonnie Smith has been a part of the team here at Curtis and Curtis Seed Company since September of 2021. She grew up in Elida, New Mexico, and currently attends Clovi...
Winter |
December 28, 2021
2022 Agriculture Predictions and Planning
With 2021 coming to an end, farmers and ranchers are preparing for the upcoming year and making predictions for trends and growth for 2022 agriculture....
Winter |
December 15, 2021
Meet the Curtis and Curtis Seed Team: Sydney Ollendick
Sydney Ollendick has served Curtis and Curtis Seed Company as the Inventory Manager and Seed Sales Representative since November of 2020. The University of Arizona graduate is originally...
Winter |
November 29, 2021
Meet the Curtis and Curtis Seed Team: Mark Peabody
Mark Peabody is the General Manager here at Curtis and Curtis Seed Company and has been part of the team since May of 2008. Originally from Texico, New Mexico, he graduated from Texico Hi...
Winter |
November 19, 2021
A Focus on Agricultural Water Management
Water management is the use and distribution of water on your farm. As a farmer, you know that water management is closely related to the success of your agriculture business. With water becoming a less reliable resource,...
Fall |
October 29, 2021
Food Plots for Bird & Deer Hunting Season
Growing food plots provides habitat and forage to support the nutritional needs of birds, deer, and other game animals throughout the year or in seasons of nutritional stress. These seed mixes are often composed of high-pr...
Fall |
October 27, 2021
Fall Watering for Your Lawn and Garden
After a long summer, it’s time to change gears and turn your focus towards proper lawn and garden care for the fall. Today we’re answering questions to get to the bottom of a popular lawn care myth – that your lawn and gar...
Fall |
September 23, 2021
Carbon Sequestration and Soil Health
We all want to produce plentiful crops, but did you know that maintaining your soil health plays a role much larger than just high yields? You spend hours out tending to your crops, pasture, a...
Fall |
September 14, 2021
Soil Health for a Strong Lawn
Achieving a lush, green lawn all starts by focusing on your lawn’s soil health. If your grass is struggling, we’re here to help you dig a little deeper and target the root of the problem....
Spring , Fall |
August 30, 2021
Environmental Impacts: Invasive Seed Species Affecting Pastures
As a farmer, you know the value in planting quality native seed, but what about the environmental impacts of invasive seed species on your land?...
Fall |
August 18, 2021
Environmental Impacts in Your Lawn Grass Seed
Planting a quality, natural grass seed in your lawn offers a list of beneficial environmental impacts that stretches far beyond your home. At Curtis and Curtis Seed, we believe that the grass...
Spring |
August 16, 2021
Burning Grass: Pasture and Land Restoration After Fire
Unplanned fires can have lasting effects on your pasture or land and the capacity of your grass’s growth in the seasons to come. The results will depend on multiple factors, including your crop type, fertility and soil, an...
Summer |
June 23, 2021
Cover Crops For The Summer Heat
Summer cover crops are a cost efficient and effective way to add nutrients into your soil, offer erosion control, retain moisture, and provide forage to wildlife and livestock. Planting a cover crop that thrives in the hea...
Summer |
June 15, 2021
Which Lawn Grass Seed is Right for You?
With several different types of turf or lawn grass seed out there, it can be difficult to identify which type of grass you have. Knowing which type of grass you have can be helpful when determ...
Summer |
May 25, 2021
Garden Trend: Wildflower Garden In The City
There’s no better way to get in the spring spirit than by watching beautiful wildflowers bloom outside your window. If you’re living in the city and feel a bit limited on planting space, don’t...
Spring |
May 13, 2021
Native Grasses for Your Low Maintenance Lawn
Native grasses are grasses that are indigenous to a specific region, country, or continent. Planting grass seeds that are native to your area can equip your lawn to thrive under the exposure a...
Spring |
April 22, 2021
Food Plot Mix Questions? We’ve Got The Answers!
Food plots serve as a supplementary food source for deer, birds, and other wildlife. Planting food plot mix on your property requires an investment of time and resources but can be well worth the effort as you prepare to e...
Spring |
April 13, 2021
Grass Seed vs Sod: Which is Right for Your Home?
Grass seed or sod? If you’re dreaming of a lush, green lawn this year, then these are two standard options to boost your landscaping and increase the grass on your property. While both grass s...
Spring |
March 24, 2021
The Impact of New Mexico Agriculture and Annual Farming
Fresh chile, beans, and onions may be among the first things that come to mind when thinking of New Mexico’s agriculture, however, the annual farming industry is much more diverse. New Mexico...
Spring |
March 16, 2021
Prepare Your Home and Garden With Spring Lawn Care
If you ask us, the best way to welcome the spring season is to get outside and enjoy it! Focusing on spring lawn care prepares your lawn and garden for the upcoming growing season and the incr...
Spring |
February 22, 2021
Spring Lawn Care to Brush Away Winter Blues
Prepare your lawn for a year of healthy growth with some much-needed spring lawn care!...
Spring |
February 12, 2021
Find the Right Seed for a Successful Planting Season
Selecting and planting the right crops is essential when preparing for a successful planting season. As the winter months come to an end and you begin to order seeds for your land, you’ll find dozens of possible spring oat...
Winter |
January 22, 2021
Starting a Successful Year of Farming During a Drought
Farming during a drought is among the most challenging periods that farmers face. Rather than letting the feeling of helplessness creep in, start the year strong and combat the threats of drought....
Winter |
January 12, 2021
Caring for Your Farm in the Winter: January Seeding & Planning Crops
After a year like 2020, this new year is an opportunity for farmers to start the year with a fresh slate, more motivated than ever to reach their goals in the upcoming growing season. Once crops have been harvested and sto...
Winter |
December 18, 2020
How to Prepare: Annual Farming and Agriculture in 2021
“With the coronavirus pandemic, we're facing a crisis the likes of which none of us has experienced before. Times like these remind us all of the importance of ensuring our nation's food security, and we want to assure...
Winter |
December 7, 2020
Winter is Here – What Happens to My Lawn?
Is winter lawn care at the bottom of your to-do list? You may want to reconsider! While caring for your lawn in the winter is less demanding, it’s just as important as any other season. Support you...
Winter |
November 30, 2020
Harvest Season is Over: What Are You Going To Plant Now?
For many farmers, harvest season is, no doubt, the busiest time of the year. After months of tireless work, crops have finally been harvested, and now it's time to start preparing for next year. You may use this downtime t...
Winter |
November 6, 2020
Winter Is Coming: Turn Off Your Sprinklers!
You've heard it all before: winter is coming and it's time to get started on your winter lawn care. So, you may be thinking, this is just about protecting my grass, right? Well, not exactly. While we do preach about the im...
Winter |
October 28, 2020
Prepare for Growing Season Faster with Curtis and Curtis
If you’re anything like our Curtis and Curtis team, then you’re probably already thinking about your spring garden! While you spend the winter dreaming of warmer weather and picking fresh vegetables from the garden, you ma...
Winter |
October 19, 2020
Winter Lawn Care: Tips to Prepare for the First Freeze
The key to getting the most out of your winter lawn care? Starting early! The importance of winter lawn care Fall is an excellent time...
Fall |
October 13, 2020
Fall Fertilizing: Root Development & Other Benefits
When it comes to maintaining a healthy, robust lawn year-round, fall fertilizing is one of the best-kept secrets among experienced homeowners....
Fall |
September 30, 2020
Planting Fall Cover Crops: Are Clovers Good for Your Land?
At the end of a growing season or in the fall before the cold weather arrives, farmers will often plant cover crops to protect and prepare soil for the following growing season. While these crops come in various forms, the...
Fall |
September 9, 2020
Simple Lawn Care Tips & Best Grass Seed for Fall
As we approach the new season, it's a great time to refresh on proper lawn care and the best grass seed to prepare your lawn for fall. Providing proper care to your grass in the fall can ensure it will stand against harsh...
Fall |
August 27, 2020
Triticale and its Growing Popularity Among Farmers… and Cows!
Triticale is a cool-season forage popular among farmers, particularly dairy and beef farmers. Until recently, this hybrid variety has been underutilized despite its diverse uses. You may be wondering, what exactly is triti...
Fall |
August 19, 2020
Importance of Quality Cover Crops for Farmers
Cover crops are an excellent option for farmers looking to increase forage and enrich soil with nutrients and organic matter. Select the Right Cover Crops for Your Farm One of the most imp...
Fall |
August 5, 2020
The Curtis and Curtis Difference: We Care About Each Individual Seed
Curtis and Curtis Seed Company is a family-owned business dedicated to closing the gap by making high-quality seed readily available to homeowners, farmers and ranchers, and government officials. Over the years, our commit...
Summer |
July 27, 2020
The Best Cover Crops to Plant in the Southwest
Cover crops help protect and bring back valuable nutrients into your land and are often used as a rotation crop to improve land quality and durability. These crops protect your soil from the elements by controlling erosion...
Summer |
July 16, 2020
Maintain a Beautiful Summer Wildflower Garden
Few things can boost your spirits (and curb appeal!) like our beautiful summer wildflowers! Their bright, vibrant colors add an unexpected pop to your home's landscaping and garden. Wildflowers are a great, easy planting o...
Summer |
July 8, 2020
High Quality Grass Seed To Beat The Heat
For a lawn that will withstand high temperatures and beat the heat this summer, you need high-quality grass seed. Warm-season grasses are an excellent option that will flourish during the summer months and go dormant durin...
Summer |
June 29, 2020
The Goals of Reclaiming the Land In the Permian Basin
Since the development of land in the Permian Basin to extract oil and gas over the past 100 years, the dry, arid land has been left severely disturbed. In recent years, landowners and government officials have become more...
Summer |
June 15, 2020
Plant these Summer Blooms to Bring Your Garden to Life!
Wildflowers are a beautiful, low-maintenance way to transf...
Summer |
June 2, 2020
Tips to Maintain a Strong Lawn This Summer
If you're anything like us, maintaining a healthy, green lawn year-round is something you strive to accomplish. From backyard barbeques and yard games to growing a bright, beaut...
Spring |
May 26, 2020
Top 3 Things to Consider When Selecting a Pasture Grass Seed
Selecting the right pasture grass seed is critical to ensure the maximum health of your livestock and soil. There are several things to consider when choosing grass seed, including your livestock, size of your land, and yo...
Summer |
May 15, 2020
Drought-Resistant Grass Seed For Your Home
One of the biggest challenges homeowners face in hot summer months is finding the right grass seed for their home, more specifically, a drought-resistant grass seed. As we approach the summer months, you may be on the look...
Spring |
May 1, 2020
High Quality Grass Seed Doesn't Need Fillers
Have you ever wondered what makes a high-quality grass seed? We all know that quality products and proper lawn care are needed to grow a lush and healthy lawn, but what is it that sets quality grass seed apart from cheaper...
Spring |
April 27, 2020
Which Cover Crop is Right for your Land?
Are you looking for a cover crop that will benefit and protect the soil on your land? From restoration to beautification projects, and everything in between, our cultivation experts have years of experience supporting loca...
Spring |
April 10, 2020
How To Plant And Maintain a Wildflower Garden Home
Did you know planting wildflowers can improve soil health and water quality while preventing erosion of surrounding land? Add some color to your yard this spring with beautiful and easy to plant flowers! Fill your garden w...
Spring , Summer |
April 3, 2020
Easy Lawn Care Tips To Prepare for Summer
With warmer weather approaching, you may find yourself looking for little things you can do around the yard to start preparing it for summer. From backyard barbecues to fun outdoor activities, we're all looking forward to...