Saltbush (Oumansoutbos)

Characteristics:

  • Saltbush is an important strategic drought resistant crop.
  • Grows vegetatively during the summer with most available dry matter being available in late summer and autumn.
  • It has a problem with palatability and animals must be forced to eat it.
  • Do not allow the plant to grow too tall.
  • Graze or cut back regularly so as plant can be utilised optimally for better quality.

 

Saltbush (Oumansoutbos)

Information

Crop/Specie: Saltbush

Cultivars: Oldman, Jewish, Creeping

Seeding: 15-Mar | 3 -15kg/ha

Rainfall (mm/year): 150+

Suited Regions: The whole of South Africa

Planting Months: Oct - Feb

Soil: Widely adaptable to most soil types

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