Bermudagrass | |
| Species: | Bermudagrass |
| Scientific Name: | Cynodon dactylon |
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| Growth Habit: | Prostrate or decumbent growth. 1-2 feet tall |
| Life Cycle: | Perennial, warm-season |
| Origin: | Africa |
| Production Season: | May to October |
| Nutritive Value: | Varies depending on management and variety. Usually, low to medium crude protein, low to medium digestibility. T-85 hybrid medium to high crude protein and digestibility |
| Use: | Grazing, hay, haylage. |
| Herbarium Image: | For an herbarium image click this link. |
Adaptation | |
| Soil: | Sandy loam; sand to Clay. Well drained |
| pH: | 5.5-7.5 |
| Rainfall: | High moisture and rain |
| Temperature: | Subtropical and Humid Temperate |
Management | |
| Planting Date: | March (irrigated); June to August (rainfed) |
| Planting Depth: | 1/4 - 3/4 inch (seed) 2-3 inches (vegetative material; sprigs and tops) |
| Seeding Rate: | 10 to 15 lb/acre; 20 lb/acre for coated seeds.
Sprig planting rates are 30 to 40 bushels/acre, planted at a depth of 2-3 inches. If using tops, rate is 1200 lb/acre |
| Seed Cost: | Mohawk ($3.8/lb, $38 to 57/acre); Wrangler ($4.5/lb, $67.5 to 90/acre). Texas Tough ($7.5/lb, $75 to 120/acre) |
| Fertilization: | High fertility. For more information click this link |
| Production: | 5 to 9 tons/acre/year |
Notes | |
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