Crabgrass | |
| Species: | Crabgrass |
| Scientific Name: | Digitaria sanguinalis |
| Cultivars: | Red River |
| Growth Habit: | 2-4 feet tall; prostrate growth but may grow erect under desirable conditions. Spreads by stolons. |
| Life Cycle: | Annual |
| Origin: | Africa |
| Production Season: | June to September |
| Nutritive Value: | Varies depending on management.
Usually, low to medium crude protein, medium to
high digestibility. More digestible than other commonly used warm-season grasses. |
| Use: | Grazing, hay |
Adaptation | |
| Soil: | Sandy-loam, loam |
| pH: | 5.5-7.0 |
| Rainfall: | |
| Temperature: | Warm-season conditions. |
Management | |
| Planting Date: | April to May |
| Planting Depth: | < 1/4 inch |
| Seeding Rate: | 3-4 lb PLS/acre |
| Seed Cost: | Red River ($7.5/lb; $23 to 30/acre) |
| Fertilization: | For fertilization info click this link |
| Production: | 4000 to 8000 lb/A |
Notes | |
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