Seeds

Brachiaria ruziziensis, Cv Ruziziensis

Cv Ruziziensis has been used extensively on farms that integrate livestock farming with other activities. It is not very aggressive, facilitates desiccation work, produces good straw for cover, and is an excellent forage crop. It is a cultivar strongly recommended for use in the integration of crops, livestock farming, and forestry.

Adaptation

Soil fertility	medium to high
Annual precipitation	above 800mm

Tolerance

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

Production

Dry matter per hectare/year	8 to 20 tons
Percentage	10 - 12%
Palatability	good / very good

Use / Management

Training time	40 to 90 days
First grazing	50 to 90 days
Height for animal entry	30 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	medium to high
Annual precipitation	above 800mm

Tolerance

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

Production

Dry matter per hectare/year	8 to 20 tons
Percentage	10 - 12%
Palatability	good / very good

Use / Management

Training time	40 to 90 days
First grazing	50 to 90 days
Height for animal entry	30 cm
Sowing: Bury the seeds at soil and use of the compactor roll	yes, 2 to 4 cm deep