MANZINI SABI GRASS SEED PER KG UNCERTIFIED ENVIRO DLF SEEDS 5709674611

Manzini
sabi grass

Fast to establish and early to first graze
Palatable for increased stock acceptance
Tolerant of heavy grazing resulting in a high carrying capacity
Stays upright under frost pressure
No stock toxicity
Withstands high temperatures
Drought resistant and tolerant of varying soil fertility

High yielding, robust and palatable urochloa
Ideal for tropical and subtropical beef and sheep farmers, Manzini is a highly palatable urochloa that is tolerant of heavy grazing, allowing farmers to maximise stock carrying capacity and feed intake for improved animal performance and a higher return on investment.

Manzini provides farmers with excellent and consistent ground cover and growth throughout hot and cool seasons. This flexibility is due to Manzinis drought resistance and ability to withstand high temperatures, establish rapidly under heat pressure and continuous growth within hot and cool environments (providing not frost affected). If affected by frost, Manzini will maintain an upright growth habit and not lodge or fall over.

For best results and planting window flexibility, sow Manzini during the hottest time of year (germination will occur after rainfall).

Pasture seed sowing rate (sole): 4-8kg/ha
Pasture seed sowing rate (mixed): 1-2kg/ha

Seed treatment options
Envirogro® seed treatment process
Superstrike® seed treatment
Breeding
Bred from germplasm sourced by DLF Seeds, Manzini was selected to maintain the purity of a urochloa, whilst providing a later flowering date (3 generations of reselections were undertaken).

Sowing and Establishment
Manzini diploid sabi grass pasture seed can be sown into similar soil types as Premier digit. This includes sands, sandy loams, clay loams, red clay types and soil with varying fertility levels. Seed should be sown when soil temperatures are 18 degrees and rising. Unlike other tropical grasses, it is advantageous to dry sow Manzini during the hotter months and whilst awaiting post sowing rainfall. Seed should be sown at a depth of 1 to 2 cm (depth of a fingernail) and at a rate of 1 to 8 kg/ha.

For optimal results and more information about Manzini, consult your local retailer, Agronomist or DLF Seeds Sales Agronomist.

Rainfall
Minimum 500mm rainfall per annum unless irrigated