Barenbrug DLF or Rhodes Grass Katambora Coated Seed (Spr) - Per Kg
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Katambora is a diploid, originally from Katambora, Zambia. A leafy, densely growing variety with long, relatively thin stolons, selected for its drought tolerance and very rapid growth rates.
Key features
- Highly stoloniferous, versatile and earlier flowering than Callide
- Quick establishing diploid variety
- 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
It performs best in the 700-1000 mm belt. Katambora shows moderate frost tolerance, but is primarily a summer grower, and is quite salt tolerant. It makes good hay if cut at or just before very early flowering.
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?
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