Seeds

Panicum maximum, Cv Massai

A cultivar introduced by Embrapa in 2001, it has many followers among cattle ranchers and horse breeders. Massai is very hardy and drought tolerant, making it an excellent choice for cattle, horses and small animals.

Adaptation

Soil fertility	medium to high
Annual precipitation	above 1000mm

Tolerance

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

Production

Dry matter per hectare/year	12 to 20 tons/ha
Percentage	8 - 18%
Palatability	good

Use / Management

Training time	50 to 60 days
First grazing	50 to 60 days
Height for animal entry	60 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	high
Cold	low
Excess soil moisture	medium to high
Spittle	high
Shading	high

Production

Dry matter per hectare/year	12 to 20 tons/ha
Percentage	8 - 18%
Palatability	good

Use / Management

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