COCKSFOOT
Dactylis glomerata spp.
COCKSFOOT
Dactylis glomerata spp.
Cocksfoot is a palatable winter perennial forage grass that is well adapted to a wide range of soil types.
Product Details
| Origin: | Africa |
| Scientific name: | Dactylis glomerata spp. |
| Common name: | Cocksfoot / Kropaargras |
| Vegetative cycle: | Perennial |
| Soil fertility: | High (well-drained) |
| Growth habit: | Tufted |
| Height: | 60 – 150 cm |
| Utilisation: | Direct grazing, Hay-making & Silage |
| Type of animal: | Cattle, Sheep, Horses, Goats, Game |
| Palatability: | High |
| Digestibility: | Medium |
| Rainfall requirements: | > 700 mm/year |
| Drought tolerance: | Medium – Low |
| Cold tolerance: | High |
| Crude protein content: | 5 – 10% |
| Plant date: | March – June |
| Planting equipment: | Hand, Fine seed sower, Fert. spreader |
| Sowing depth: | 10 – 15 mm |
| Seeds per hectare: | 25 kg/Ha |
| Forage production: | 5 – 10 ton DM/ha/year |