Seeds

Brachiaria brizantha, Cv BRS Piatã

Also belonging to the B. brizantha group, BRS Piatã was launched by EMBRAPA in 2007. It is a perennial grass with a high capacity for forage production and excellent quality, which responds very well to fertilization. Due to its high palatability (high leaf content), it requires careful management, since the animals consume the pasture practically down to the ground.

Adaptation

Soil fertility	medium to high
Annual precipitation	above 800mm

Tolerance

Dry	high
Cold	low
Excess soil moisture	high
Spittle	high
Shading	average

Production

Dry matter per hectare/year	10 to 12 tons
Percentage	9 - 12%
Palatability	good / very good

Use / Management

Training time	40 to 90 days
First grazing	40 to 90 days
Height for animal entry	25 to 30 cm
Sowing: Bury the seeds at soil and use of the compactor roll	yes, 2 to 4 cm deep

Versions

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2 Kg

5 Kg

10 Kg

20 Kg

Adaptation

Soil fertility	medium to high
Annual precipitation	above 800mm

Tolerance

Dry	high
Cold	low
Excess soil moisture	high
Spittle	high
Shading	average

Production

Dry matter per hectare/year	10 to 12 tons
Percentage	9 - 12%
Palatability	good / very good

Use / Management

Training time	40 to 90 days
First grazing	40 to 90 days
Height for animal entry	25 to 30 cm
Sowing: Bury the seeds at soil and use of the compactor roll	yes, 2 to 4 cm deep