Seeds

Panicum maximum, Cv Miyagui

A tall cultivar (up to 2.50 m), with erect and trailing growth, this variety was collected in a field in Mombasa and underwent selections until its release.

Adaptation

Soil fertility	medium to high
Annual precipitation	above 1000mm

Tolerance

Dry	medium
Cold	low
Excess soil moisture	low
Spittle	average

Production

Dry matter per hectare/year	25 - 30 tons/ha
Percentage	8 - 14%
Palatability	excellent

Use / Management

Training time	80 to 100 days
First grazing	80 to 90 days
Height for animal entry	100 cm
Sowing: Bury the seeds at soil and use of the compactor roll	yes, 2 to 5 cm deep

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Adaptation

Soil fertility	medium to high
Annual precipitation	above 1000mm

Tolerance

Dry	medium
Cold	low
Excess soil moisture	low
Spittle	average

Production

Dry matter per hectare/year	25 - 30 tons/ha
Percentage	8 - 14%
Palatability	excellent

Use / Management

Training time	80 to 100 days
First grazing	80 to 90 days
Height for animal entry	100 cm
Sowing: Bury the seeds at soil and use of the compactor roll	yes, 2 to 5 cm deep