Atra paspalum | |
| Species: | Atra paspalum |
| Scientific Name: | Paspalum atratum |
| Cultivars: | Suerte |
| Growth Habit: | Erect bunch grass 5-7 feet tall. Leaf is wide, with rough margins and purple sheaths at base of plant. Flower is 6-8 inches long composed of 10-13 racemes. |
| Life Cycle: | Perennial. Flowering period in Florida is October |
| Origin: | Brazil - original material collected in Mato Grosso |
| Production Season: | |
| Nutritive Value: | Varies depending on management. Usually, low to medium crude protein, low to medium digestibility. |
| Use: | Grazing |
Adaptation | |
| Soil: | Wet, moderately to poorly drained |
| pH: | 5.5 to 6.0 |
| Rainfall: | Requires moisture, not recommended for dry sites |
| Temperature: | Warm-season. (grows south of Jay, FL) |
Management | |
| Planting Date: | June to September |
| Planting Depth: | |
| Seeding Rate: | 5 lb/acre (drilled in rows); 8 to 10lb/acre (broadcast) |
| Seed Cost: | |
| Fertilization: | Good. For fertilization info click this link |
| Production: | Approximately 8000 lb/acre/season |
Notes | |
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