Seeds

Panicum maximum, Cv BRS Zuri

Zuri is also one of Embrapa’s (2014) best launches in recent years, being a high-production forage crop that provides high-quality forage. It has a prominent place in Brazil and Latin American countries.

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 25 tons/ha
Percentage	8 - 18%
Palatability	good

Use / Management

Training time	40 to 70 days
First grazing	50 - 60 days
Height for animal entry	70 to 80 cm
Sowing: Bury the seeds at soil and use of the compactor roll	yes, 2 to 5 cm deep

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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 25 tons/ha
Percentage	8 - 18%
Palatability	good

Use / Management

Training time	40 to 70 days
First grazing	50 - 60 days
Height for animal entry	70 to 80 cm
Sowing: Bury the seeds at soil and use of the compactor roll	yes, 2 to 5 cm deep