Seeds

Panicum maximum, Cv Mombasa

One of Embrapa’s best launches to date. A forage crop introduced in 1993 that remains one of the favorites of livestock farmers in Brazil and Latin America. It delivers high production and high-quality forage when its requirements are met.

Adaptation

Soil fertility	high and well drained
Annual precipitation	above 1000mm

Tolerance

Dry	low to medium
Cold	medium to high
Excess soil moisture	medium to high
Spittle	high

Production

Dry matter per hectare/year	12 to 26 tons/ha
Percentage	8 - 18%
Palatability	good

Use / Management

Training time	50 to 70 days
First grazing	50 - 60 days
Height for animal entry	90 cm
Sowing: Bury the seeds at soil and use of the compactor roll	yes, 2 to 5 cm deep

Versions

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2 Kg

5 Kg

10 Kg

20 Kg

Adaptation

Soil fertility	high and well drained
Annual precipitation	above 1000mm

Tolerance

Dry	low to medium
Cold	medium to high
Excess soil moisture	medium to high
Spittle	high

Production

Dry matter per hectare/year	12 to 26 tons/ha
Percentage	8 - 18%
Palatability	good

Use / Management

Training time	50 to 70 days
First grazing	50 - 60 days
Height for animal entry	90 cm
Sowing: Bury the seeds at soil and use of the compactor roll	yes, 2 to 5 cm deep