COUCH GRASS
Cynodon dactylon spp.
COUCH GRASS
Cynodon dactylon spp.
Couch grass is a perennial grass, forming thick mats by means of stolons and rhizomes. Although it is partial to warm climates, it is very adaptable and thrives in almost all soil types. It provides good grazing and helps to prevent soil erosion. Couch grass is very competitive and persistent and is often considered a weed in cultivated lands.
Product Details
| Origin: | Africa |
| Scientific name: | Cynodon dactylon spp. |
| Common name: | Couch Grass / Kweek gras / Bermuda grass |
| Vegetative cycle: | Perennial |
| Soil fertility: | Low – Medium (well drained, sandy to loamy) |
| Growth habit: | Stolons and Rhizomes |
| Height: | < 50 cm |
| Utilisation: | Direct grazing, Hay-making & Silage |
| Type of animal: | Cattle, Sheep, Horses, Goats, Game |
| Palatability: | Medium to Low |
| Digestibility: | Medium |
| Rainfall requirements: | > 500 mm/year |
| Drought tolerance: | High |
| Cold tolerance: | High |
| Crude protein content: | 5 – 10% |
| Plant date: | October – February |
| Planting equipment: | Hand, Fine seed sower, Fert. spreader |
| Sowing depth: | 10 – 15 mm |
| Seeds per hectare: | 10 – 15 kg/Ha |
| Forage production: | 5 – 12 ton DM/ha/year |