Cocksfoot
COCKSFOOT
Dactylis glomerata spp.
COCKSFOOT
Dactylis glomerata spp.
Cocksfoot is a palatable cool-season perennial forage grass. It is usually planted under irrigation due to its high rainfall requirements. It shows strong growth during Autumn and Spring, with poor growth during Winter and limited growth during Summer. It is well suited to high-pressure rotational grazing.
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: | < 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: | Medium |
| Crude protein content: | 10 – 15% (during peak season growth) |
| 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: | 10 – 15 ton DM/ha/year |