Rhodesgrass - Katambora (Coated) 20kg
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Meyerton, Meyerton
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Ready for collection by Friday, 17 May.
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Product details
Condition
New
Location
South Africa
Product code
4736192
Bob Shop ID
610408402
Only available one month before planting season
Rhodes grass is a summer growing perennial forage crop. Plants are tufted with stolons enabling stands to fill open spaces. The stolons and deep root system (up to 4.7 m) makes this species highly adaptable, while also providing good soil cover for erosion control.
WHERE TO USE RHODES GRASS
This grass is best adapted to areas where the annual rainfall exceeds 500 mm.
Kg/ha 8 - 10
Plant September - February
2 to 18 t DM/ha/season
Depending on environmental conditions and managementPerennial pasture species
Widely adapted
High salt tolerance
Tolerant to heavy grazing
Few pests and diseases
Can suppress nematodes
Good seed production
Has the ability to spread naturally
Often used for erosion control