This legume is recommended for medium to high fertility soils and for intercropping with perennial crops. Nitrogen Supply 350 kg per hectare per year.
According to soil analysis.
According to soil analysis.
Seeding 25 to 40 kg per hectare. Seeding 15 to 20 cm in lines, and broadcast. Seeding depth 1.5 to 2 cm. Germination in 5 to 7 days, depending on weather conditions.
Dry matter production varies from around 15 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 High |
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 |