DLF Seeds Mekong Briz™ Antha Brachiaria Envirogro® - Per Kg
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Mekong™ briz antha brachiaria - late flowering with outstanding dry matter production. Mekong™ briz antha brachiaria provides up to 8-9 months of vegetative growth due to late flowering/only flowering once a year. Supplied Envirogro® treated, per kg.
Key benefits
- Adapted to a wide range of soil types
- High dry matter production
- Persistent under intensive grazing
- Strong standalone performance or as part of a mix
- Tolerant to periods of waterlogging
Specifications
- Sowing rate (sole): 8-10 kg/ha
- Sowing rate (mixed): 3-5 kg/ha
- Sowing seasons: Autumn, Spring, Summer
- Rainfall: Minimum 500 mm per annum
- Soil pH: 4-8
- Pasture life: 5 years+
- Soil fertility: High (Olsen P 20+)
- Dry matter yield: 8-20 t DM/ha/year
- Crude protein: 7-16%
- Digestibility: 51-75%
Adaptation
Mekong™ briz antha can tolerate high aluminium concentrations found on soils below pH 5.5. It can withstand dry periods of 3-6 months, during which the leaf may remain green when other tropical species have browned off. It can withstand short term flooding (<1 month).
Management
Once established Mekong™ is very responsive to nitrogen fertiliser with fast growth rates. Mekong™ briz antha performs better under intensive grazing practices due to its prolific growth characteristics. When sown on medium fertility soils, it can support cattle liveweight gains of 400-500 kg/ha/yr at stocking rates of 2.5 steers/ha in the wet season and 1.5 in the dry season.
Envirogro®
Envirogro® is a species-dependent, tailored process that produces the highest quality tropical and subtropical seed through improved seed cleaning, seed dehulling/scarification (where the species requires it) and a customised coating process to improve live seed numbers per hectare.
Common Questions
What is Mekong briz antha?
A late flowering brachiaria with high dry matter production that provides up to 8-9 months of vegetative growth due to late flowering/only flowering once a year. This seed is Envirogro® treated.
What sowing rate should I use?
Broadcast at 8-10 kg/ha as a sole pasture, or 3-5 kg/ha within a mixed pasture.
What rainfall and soils does it suit?
DLF Seeds lists a minimum of 500 mm rainfall per annum, soil pH 4-8 and high soil fertility (Olsen P 20+). It can tolerate high aluminium concentrations found on soils below pH 5.5 and can withstand short term flooding (<1 month).
How long will the pasture last?
DLF Seeds lists a pasture life of 5 years+.
Do you ship this product Australia-wide?
Yes, this product ships Australia-wide via road courier. It is too large or heavy for Australia Post. Call us on (07) 5482 1692 if you have any questions about delivery to your area.
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.