Seeds

Panicum maximum, Cv Tanzania 1

One of the species most admired by cattle farmers as a tool for fattening cattle, it has been affected in recent years by the fungus Bipolaris maydis, which causes the death or weakening of the plants, making them insufficient for feeding cattle. It has been successfully replaced by the Zuri variety.

Adaptation

Soil fertility	high and well drained
Annual precipitation	above 1000mm

Tolerance

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

Production

Dry matter per hectare/year	12 to 28 tons/ha
Percentage	8 - 20%
Palatability	good

Use / Management

Training time	40 to 70 days
First grazing	50 - 90 days
Height for animal entry	70 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	low
Excess soil moisture	medium to high
Spittle	high

Production

Dry matter per hectare/year	12 to 28 tons/ha
Percentage	8 - 20%
Palatability	good

Use / Management

Training time	40 to 70 days
First grazing	50 - 90 days
Height for animal entry	70 cm
Sowing: Bury the seeds at soil and use of the compactor roll	yes, 2 to 5 cm deep