Seeds

Brachiaria decumbens, Cv Basilisk

This variety represents the first major revolution in livestock farming in the tropical world, being the first species to be used on a large scale. Originally from Uganda, in Africa, it was first selected in Australia, arriving in Brazil in the 1970s and maintaining significant importance in livestock farming in most countries around the world to this day.

Adaptation

Soil fertility	low to medium
Annual precipitation	above 700mm

Tolerance

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

Production

Dry matter per hectare/year	08 to 20 tons/ha
Percentage	9 - 10%
Palatability	good

Use / Management

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

Versions

1 Kg

2 Kg

5 Kg

10 Kg

20 Kg

Adaptation

Soil fertility	low to medium
Annual precipitation	above 700mm

Tolerance

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

Production

Dry matter per hectare/year	08 to 20 tons/ha
Percentage	9 - 10%
Palatability	good

Use / Management

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