BARENBRUG BRACHIARIA SIGNAL GRASS SEED BARE (SPR) PER KG 161003
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Native to Africa, Central and East Africa , including Burundi, Kenya, Rwanda, Tanzania, Uganda and Zaire.
Signal Grass is now widely distributed throughout tropical America, south-east Asia and the Pacific.
A fast growing perennial grass with a strong stoloniferous root system and long trailing stems which will readily root down from the nodes.
Signal grass is an aggressive tropical grass with ability to grow well in a wide range of soil and moisture conditions.
It is low-growing leafy perennial grass 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, often mixed with a legume to maintain a healthy and sustainable cover.
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
Key benefits:
Best suited to humid tropical, high rainfall regions
Tolerates high soil aluminium levels
Very persistent, including under seasonally dry conditions
Suggested sowing rates:
Recommended planting rates for AgriCOTE Pro-Tech for Signal grass are:
Marginal dryland: 2–6kg per hectare
Good dryland: 8–10kg per hectare
Irrigated: 12–15kg per hectare
Common Questions
What is Signal Grass and where does it come from?
Signal Grass is a fast-growing perennial grass native to Africa, including Burundi, Kenya, Rwanda, Tanzania, Uganda and Zaire. It's now widely distributed throughout tropical America, south-east Asia and the Pacific. It's a low-growing leafy grass with an aggressive stoloniferous root system and long trailing stems that readily root down from the nodes.
What's Signal Grass best used for?
Signal Grass is used widely in erosion control and revegetation in roadside and heavy construction sites, mining, and similar applications. It's often mixed with a legume to maintain a healthy and sustainable cover. It forms a dense, high-yielding sward and tolerates heavy grazing.
What climate and regions suit Signal Grass?
Signal Grass is well-adapted to latitudes between 12ºS and 28ºS, with best growth in humid and sub-humid tropics. It's most productive in coastal and sub-coastal areas, including tropical highlands in the humid tropics up to 800m above sea level. It's not recommended in the subtropics because of poor early- and late-season growth. Leaves are killed by mild frosts, but plants regrow when warm conditions return.
What sowing rates should I use?
The recommended planting rates for Signal Grass are: Marginal dryland 2–6kg per hectare, Good dryland 8–10kg per hectare, and Irrigated 12–15kg per hectare. Always follow the instructions on the bag, or contact TGRM on (07) 5482 1692 if you need advice on your specific situation.
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