COWPEA KALAHARI U/C PER 25KG DLF
Kalahari
cowpea
High quality summer finishing feed
Good drought and heat stress tolerance
Adapted to a wide ranges of soil types
Strong forage type with good regrowth potential
Suitable for intercrop (maize, sorghum and millets)
High levels of Nitrogen fixation
Sowing Rate: 10-30kg/ha
Rainfall: Minimum 500mm per annum
Weeks to Grazing: 8-12 weeks
Pasture Life: Annual
Soil Fertility: High (Olsen P 20+)
Leaf Size: Large
Australian bred, new generation, multi purpose cowpea that adapts to a wide range of soil types
Kalahari is an Australian bred and developed multi purpose cowpea. Featuring a very strong spreading growth habit, Kalahari was selected for its high vegetative dry matter/forage production and high seed yields. It is an easy to establish crop with high seedling vigour, wide adaption to soil types and drought tolerance. Kalahari has shown to be very palatable with a large leaf area and attractive dark green foliage.
Pasture seed sowing rate (sole): 10-30kg/ha
Rainfall
Minimum 500mm rainfall per annum unless irrigated
Common Questions
What is Kalahari cowpea?
Kalahari is an Australian bred and developed multi-purpose cowpea. It's a high quality summer finishing feed with strong forage production and high seed yields. It features a spreading growth habit, large leaf area, and attractive dark green foliage that's very palatable.
What soil types does Kalahari suit?
Kalahari adapts to a wide range of soil types. It performs best in high soil fertility (Olsen P 20+).
How much rainfall does it need?
Kalahari requires a minimum of 500mm rainfall per annum, unless you're irrigating.
How long until it's ready to graze?
Kalahari takes 8–12 weeks to reach grazing readiness.
Can I use it with other crops?
Yes, Kalahari is suitable for intercropping with maize, sorghum and millets.
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.