Tupan
TUPAN
Andropogon gayanus
TUPAN
Andropogon gayanus
Tupan is a perennial forage grass with a high drought tolerance. It has a low soil fertility requirement and is well adapted to shallow and gravely soil. It is suitable for cattle, horses, sheep, goats and game.
Product Details
| Origin: | Matsuda Genetics (selection) |
| Scientific name: | Andropogon gayanus |
| Common name: | Tupan, Andropogon |
| Vegetative cycle: | Perennial |
| Soil fertility: | Medium – Low |
| Growth habit: | Erect tussocks |
| Plant height: | Up to 2.5m |
| Utilization: | Direct grazing, Hay-making & Silage |
| Type of animal: | Cattle, Sheep, Horses, Goats, Game |
| Digestibility: | Good (Up to 52% in vitro) |
| Palatability: | Good |
| Rainfall requirements: | > 500 mm/year |
| Drought tolerance: | High |
| Cold tolerance: | Medium – Low |
| Crude protein content: | 7 – 10% |
| Plant date: | September – February |
| Forage production: | 12 – 18 ton DM/ha/year |