Barenbrug Splenda Setaria Seed Coated Tropical - Per Kg (25kg bag)
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Splenda was bred by the CSIRO, Division of Tropical Crops and Pastures in Queensland, Australia.
The variety arises from controlled pollination between the botanical varieties of Splendida and Sericea grown for several generations to stabilise the species.
Splenda combines the high vegetative yield of Splendida, which was sterile seed, with seed production and fertility approaching that of cv. Kazungula.
Splenda is a robust perennial leafy forage grass with broad leaves to approximately 14mm wide and flowering at about 2 metres.
Its stems are thicker and broader than Kazungula, has more nodes and leaves per stem and flowers later in the season.
The young growth of Splenda is leafy and tillers are broad and strongly flattened, the leaf sheaths often overlapping in a fan shape and mostly reddened towards the base.
Splenda is adapted to the relatively high rainfall tropics and subtropics of 800mm or more with a maximum dry period not greater than 12 weeks.
Suited to most soil types and is very tolerant of waterlogging.
Splenda combines with most of the taller growing legumes of the tropics.
Frost tolerance is similar to Kazungula as light frosts kill the leaves.
Splenda can be used for permanent pasture, hay, silage, cut and carry, soil conservation & hedgerow.
Features:
Flattened and often reddish-coloured leaf bases
Remains persistent once established
Very palatable to livestock . (May be heavily grazed without risk of plant death).
Combines well with legumes
Hardy, high yielding and later maturing variety
Suited to sub tropical regions
Relatively frost tolerant and withstands water logging
Suggested sowing rates:
Recommended planting rates for Splenda are:
Marginal dryland:
2 – 6kg per hectare
Good dryland:
8 – 12kg per hectare
Irrigated:
12 – 15kg per hectare
It can be sown successfully from spring to early autumn.
As a general rule, it is best to choose a suitable sowing time for any associated legume.
Can be planted in wider rows, allowed to grow tall, and rolled flat to facilitate nodal rooting and sward formation.
Common Questions
What is Splenda Setaria and what's it used for?
Splenda is a robust perennial leafy forage grass bred by CSIRO. It's a tropical and subtropical pasture grass suited to permanent pasture, hay, silage, cut and carry, soil conservation and hedgerow uses. It's very palatable to livestock and can be heavily grazed without risk of plant death.
What rainfall and climate does Splenda need?
Splenda is adapted to the relatively high rainfall tropics and subtropics of 800mm or more, with a maximum dry period not greater than 12 weeks. It's relatively frost tolerant — light frosts will kill the leaves — and withstands waterlogging well, suiting most soil types.
What sowing rates should I use?
Recommended planting rates depend on your land type: marginal dryland 2–6kg per hectare, good dryland 8–12kg per hectare, or irrigated 12–15kg per hectare. It can be sown successfully from spring to early autumn. When choosing your sowing time, it's best to consider any associated legume you're planting with it.
Can I plant Splenda with legumes?
Yes. Barenbrug states Splenda combines with most of the taller growing legumes of the tropics.
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. Please note: we cannot deliver seed to Western Australia through online checkout because of WA biosecurity rules - see the Western Australia question below.
Can you ship this seed to Western Australia?
Not through online checkout. Western Australia’s biosecurity rules require all seed entering the state to be inspected by Quarantine WA on arrival and to travel with a Seed Analysis Certificate, and some seed (such as lucerne and sorghum) also needs a Plant Health Certificate. Seed that doesn’t comply can be seized, destroyed or sent back at the buyer’s cost, so checkout won’t offer delivery to WA addresses.
If you’re in WA, call us on (07) 5482 1692 or email tgrmorders@tomgrady.com.au. We’ll check whether your seed can be supplied with the certification WA requires and arrange it with you directly.
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.