Seeds

Panicum maximum, Cv BRS Tamani

The first hybrid cultivar of Panicum maximum, it was launched by Embrapa in 2015. A forage with an excellent leaf/stem ratio, high dry matter production capacity and excellent quality, it is intended mainly for dairy cows in production, but it also works as a great option for beef cattle, small animals (due to its small size) and horses.

Adaptation

Soil fertility	medium to high
Annual precipitation	above 1000mm

Tolerance

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

Production

Dry matter per hectare/year	11 - 18 tons/ha
Percentage	10 - 22%
Palatability	excellent

Use / Management

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

Versions

1 Kg

2 Kg

5 Kg

10 Kg

20 Kg

Adaptation

Soil fertility	medium to high
Annual precipitation	above 1000mm

Tolerance

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

Production

Dry matter per hectare/year	11 - 18 tons/ha
Percentage	10 - 22%
Palatability	excellent

Use / Management

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