Bahia Grass (Paspalum)

Characteristics:

This is a perennial dry land grass that will do well in wet vlei areas and soils which are not all that fertile.
It is cold sensitive, does not like sandy soils or dry, hot climates.
Ergot on seed can cause abortion in cattle if ingested.
Clovers can be sown with paspalum.

Bahia Grass (Paspalum)

Information

Crop/Specie: Bahia Grass (Paspalum notatum)

Cultivars: Pensacola

Seeding: Drilled 8-11kg/ha, Broadcast 12-20kg/ha, Irrigated 20-35kg/ha

Rainfall (mm/year): 600 to 750 or irrigated

Suited Regions: Whole of South Africa

Planting Months: Oct - Feb

Uses: Polo fields, horse race tracks, soil rehabilitation, grazing and hay

Bahia grass

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