Barenbrug Brachiaria Signal Grass Seed Bare (Spr) - Per Kg
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Native to Africa, Central and East Africa, including Burundi, Kenya, Rwanda, Tanzania, Uganda and Zaire.
A fast growing perennial grass with a strong stoloniferous root system and long trailing stems, with an erect or trailing habit. Leaf canopy can grow to 50cm above ground.
Used widely in erosion control and revegetation in roadside and heavy construction sites, mining, etc.
Well-adapted to latitudes between 12ºS and 28ºS, with best growth in the humid and sub-humid tropics. Most productive in coastal and sub-coastal areas, including tropical highlands in the humid tropics (to 800m ASL). It is not recommended in the subtropics because of poor early- and late-season growth. Leaves are killed by mild frosts, but plants regrow with the onset of warm conditions.
Key features
- Forms a dense, high yielding sward, tolerates heavy grazing
- Has an aggressive stoloniferous root system and long trailing stems
Benefits
- Best suited to humid tropical, high rainfall regions
- Tolerates high soil aluminium levels
- Very persistent, including under seasonally dry conditions
Barenbrug sowing rates
Marginal dryland: 2–6 kg/ha
Good dryland: 8–10 kg/ha
Irrigated: 12–15 kg/ha
Common Questions
What is Signal grass?
A fast growing perennial grass native to Africa, with a strong stoloniferous root system and long trailing stems. It forms a dense, high yielding sward and tolerates heavy grazing.
Where does Signal grass grow best?
It is well-adapted to latitudes between 12ºS and 28ºS, with best growth in the humid and sub-humid tropics, and is most productive in coastal and sub-coastal areas. It is not recommended in the subtropics because of poor early- and late-season growth.
What is it used for?
Grazing, and it is used widely in erosion control and revegetation in roadside and heavy construction sites and mining.
What sowing rate does Barenbrug list?
Marginal dryland 2–6 kg/ha, good dryland 8–10 kg/ha, irrigated 12–15 kg/ha.
Do you ship this product Australia-wide?
Yes, this product ships Australia-wide via Australia Post or road courier. Select your preferred shipping method at checkout.
Can I Click & Collect from Gympie?
Yes — Click & Collect is available from our store at 55 Tozer St, Gympie. Open Mon–Fri 8am–5pm and Sat 8am–12pm. Click & Collect is FREE on orders of $175 or more, or a flat $10 on orders under $175. Select Click & Collect at checkout and we will have your order ready.