Brasuda - MG-5 VICTORIA (Brachiaria brizantha cv. MG5 Victoria)
- Manufacturer
- Brasuda
- Description
- MG-5 Victoria, also known as bread grass, is a perennial forage grass with a high drought tolerance. It is best suited to sandy soils, but it can tolerate clay and acidic soils. MG-5 can also withstand temporary waterlogging, which makes it a great addition to our 4 Wetland Mix.
- Specifications
- Origin: Burundi Scientific name: Brachiaria brizantha cv. MG-5 Victoria Common name: Bread grass / Victoria / Vit?ria / MG5 Vegetative cycle: Perennial Soil fertility: Medium - High Growth habit: Decumbent tussocks Height: 1.6 m Utilisation: Direct grazing, Hay-making and Silage Type of animal: Cattle, Sheep, Goats, Game Digestibility: Excellent Palatability: Excellent Rainfall requirements: > 400 mm/year Waterlogging tolerance: High Drought tolerance: High Cold tolerance: Medium Crude protein content: 8 - 14% Plant date: October - February Planting equipment: Hand, Fine seed sower, Fert. spreader Sowing depth: 10 - 20 mm Seeds per hectare: 8 kg/Ha Growth point above soil: 20 cm Forage production: 10 - 18 ton DM/ha/year
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