Characteristics:
- An indigenous perennial grass capable of high DM production up to 12 tons per ha given the moisture in areas where frost does not occur.
- It stays green throughout the year. (Frost Free Areas)
- Responds well to moisture and can be used in mixtures.
- Do not graze below 100mm.
| CROP/SPECIE | CULTIVARS |
SEEDING KG/HA |
RAINFALL MM/YEAR |
SUITED REGIONS |
PLANTING MONTHS |
SOIL |
| Buffalo Grass (Panicum maximum) |
Gatton PUK P8 |
Drilled 2-4 Broadcast 6-8 Irrigation 5-6 |
450-1700 also under irrigation |
All warm summer rainfall areas |
Oct-Nov Feb-Mar |
Very adaptable except on sandy soils |