A grass that is demanding of soil fertility. Good regrowth capacity after cutting, as long as apical meristem is respected. Excellent response to fertilizers. Larger leaf percentage than Colonião and Tanzânia grasses. Excellent use for grazing, hay and silage. Mind apical meristem and height cut of mombassa grass, to avoid excessive stem growth.
Medium drought and cold tolerance. Medium tolerance to poorly drained soils.
According to soil analysis.
Broadcast seeding or in 20 to 40 cm lines, with seed compaction. Seeding depth 0.5 to 1 cm. Germination from 7 to 28 days, depending on weather conditions. Time necessary before use ranges from 90 to 120 days after emergence.
Mombassa grass production potential depends on soil fertility and grass handling based on apical meristem preservation and the nitrogen fertilizer used.
| Usage Grazing, hay and silage |
Digestibility Excellent |
| Intercropping All legumes |
Palatability Great |
| Life cycle Perennial |
Altitude Up to 1800 m |
| Drought tolerance Good |
Annual precipitation Over 1000 mm |
| Leafhopper tolerance Resistant |
Growth habit Clumping |
| Waterlogging tolerance Medium |
Germination 7 to 28 days |
| Tolerance to cold Good |
Planting depth 0.5 to 1 cm |
