RHODES GRASS
Chloris gayana cv. Katambora
RHODES GRASS
Chloris gayana cv. Katambora
Rhodes Grass is a perennial forage grass native to Africa. It is drought, aluminum and salt tolerant and can grow in most soil types. It is effective in controlling weeds, preventing soil erosion and improving the soil nutrient quality. It can be used for grazing, hay-making and silage.
Product Details
| Origin: | Africa |
| Scientific name: | Chloris gayana cv. Katambora |
| Common name: | Rhodes grass |
| Vegetative cycle: | Perennial |
| Soil fertility: | Medium |
| Growth habit: | Tufted |
| Height: | 1 – 2 m |
| Utilisation: | Direct grazing, Hay-making & Silage |
| Type of animal: | Cattle, Sheep, Horses, Goats, Game |
| Palatability: | Good |
| Digestibility: | Good |
| Rainfall requirements: | > 500 mm/year |
| Drought tolerance: | High |
| Cold tolerance: | High |
| Crude protein content: | 8 – 10% |
| Plant date: | October – February |
| Planting equipment: | Hand, Fine seed sower, Fert. spreader |
| Sowing depth: | 10 – 15 mm |
| Seeds per hectare: | 8 – 10 kg/Ha |
| Forage production: | 2 – 10 ton DM/ha/year |