TEFF GRASS
Eragrostis tef
TEFF GRASS
Eragrostis tef
Eragrostis Teff is a tufted tetraploid annual cereal grass. It is highly adaptable and drought resistant. It has a good tolerance to salinity and can be used for erosion control. SA Brown is the most common Teff variety in South Africa. The quick establishment and fast growth of Teff puts pressure on the manifestation of weeds. Teff is often used as a nurse crop to protect the soil and provide fodder while perennial grass establish.
Product Details
| Origin: | Africa |
| Scientific name: | Eragrostis tef spp. |
| Common name: | Teff / Tef |
| Vegetative cycle: | Annual |
| Soil fertility: | Medium (well drained) |
| Growth habit: | Tufted |
| Height: | up to 1m |
| Utilisation: | Direct grazing, Hay-making & Silage |
| Type of animal: | Cattle, Sheep, Horses, Goats, Game |
| Palatability: | Good |
| Digestibility: | Good |
| Rainfall requirements: | > 400 mm/year |
| Drought tolerance: | High |
| Cold tolerance: | Low to Medium |
| Crude protein content: | 6 – 11% |
| Plant date: | October – February |
| Planting equipment: | Hand, Fine seed sower, Fert. spreader |
| Sowing depth: | 10 – 15 mm |
| Seeds per hectare: | 15 – 20 kg/Ha |
| Forage production: | 4 – 8 ton DM/ha/year |