Barenbrug DLF or Rhodes Grass Katambora Coated Seed (Spr) - Per Kg
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Katambora Rhodes grass is a versatile subtropical perennial that is adapted to a wide range of soil types and is easily established to produce high quality forage and hay (if cut at the right time).
In a grass or legume mix, Katambora Rhodes displays rapid growth in both irrigated and dryland systems, displaying superior water use efficiency compared with other subtropical varieties.
Use as a permanent pasture or annual forage.
In regions with extremely cold winters or long dry seasons, Katambora Rhodes can act as an annual and can also be used for erosion control.
Due to its growth habit, Katambora Rhodes can restore soil structure and improve organic matter levels.
Key features:
Highly stoloniferous, versatile and earlier flowering than Callide Quick establishing diploid variety
Better tolerance to low temperatures
Remains leafy and productive into autumn
Key benefits:
Greater drought tolerance and ability to grow on lower fertility soils
Withstands soil/moisture variations and periodic water logging
Common Questions
What is Katambora Rhodes grass?
A diploid Rhodes grass originally from Katambora, Zambia: a leafy, densely growing variety with long, relatively thin stolons, selected for its drought tolerance and very rapid growth rates.
How does it compare with Callide?
Barenbrug describes Katambora as highly stoloniferous, versatile and earlier flowering than Callide.
What legumes can be sown with it?
It will combine with B1 Burgundy, Siratro, Stylo, Lotononis and Wynn Cassia in coastal/sub-coastal areas of higher rainfall, and with lucerne in inland districts.
What sowing rate should I use?
Marginal dryland 5-7 kg per hectare, good dryland 8-12 kg per hectare, irrigated 15-20 kg per hectare, sown on the surface (no deeper than 1 cm) and followed by rolling.
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.