Seeds

Brachiaria brizantha, Cv Xaraes

Xaraés (also known as MG-5 and Toledo) is a perennial grass with a high forage production capacity, good hardiness and can be used for several purposes: direct grazing, haymaking and silage production. If cultivated for this purpose with corn or sorghum, it can produce large volumes of excellent quality silage. It requires careful management, as it develops quickly and may lose palatability early when compared to other Brachiaria Brizantha.

Adaptation

Soil fertility	medium to high
Annual precipitation	above 800mm

Tolerance

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

Production

Dry matter per hectare/year	10 to 24 tons
Percentage	9 - 12%
Palatability	good

Use / Management

Training time	40 to 90 days
First grazing	40 to 90 days
Height for animal entry	30 to 35 cm
Sowing: Bury the seeds at soil and use of the compactor roll	yes, 2 to 4 cm deep

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Adaptation

Soil fertility	medium to high
Annual precipitation	above 800mm

Tolerance

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

Production

Dry matter per hectare/year	10 to 24 tons
Percentage	9 - 12%
Palatability	good

Use / Management

Training time	40 to 90 days
First grazing	40 to 90 days
Height for animal entry	30 to 35 cm
Sowing: Bury the seeds at soil and use of the compactor roll	yes, 2 to 4 cm deep