Annual legume. Erect shrub growth.
Good resistance to drought, medium resistance to cold and not frost resistant. Presents rapid growth. Plant is toxic to animals. Recommended for medium to high fertility soils for green fertilization, cellulose production and combatting nematodes. Perennial cycle.
It is recommended for medium to high fertility soils and intercropping with perennial crops. Nitrogen Supply 350 to 400 kg per hectare per year.
According to soil analysis.
Seeding 15 to 25 kg per hectare. Seeding 15 to 20 cm in lines or broadcast. Seeding depth 1.5 to 2 cm. Germination in 5 to 7 days, depending on weather conditions.
Dry matter production varies from around 18 to 20 tons per hectare per year.
Get to know technical specifications and more about Andropogon Gayanus cv. Planaltina seeds.
| Usage Green fertilizer and nematode control |
Digestibility Toxic to animals |
| Intercropping No |
Palatability Toxic to animals |
| Life cycle Annual |
Altitude Up to 1000 m |
| Drought tolerance Medium |
Annual precipitation Over 600 mm |
| Leafhopper tolerance High |
Growth habit Shrub |
| Waterlogging tolerance Medium |
Germination 7 to 28 days |
| Tolerance to cold Medium |
Planting depth 2 to 3 cm |
