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.
| CROP/SPECIE | CULTIVARS |
SEEDING KG/HA |
RAINFALL MM/YEAR |
SUITED REGIONS |
PLANTING MONTHS |
USES |
| Saltbush |
|
15-Mar | 3 -15kg | 150+ | The whole of South Africa |
Oct – Feb | Widely adaptable to most soil types |