Digitgrass | |
| Species: | Digitgrass |
| Scientific Name: | Digitaria eriantha |
| Cultivars: | Pangola, Slenderstem, Transvala, Taiwan, Survenola |
| Growth Habit: | Erect to decumbent |
| Life Cycle: | Perennial |
| Origin: | Africa |
| Production Season: | April to October |
| Nutritive Value: | Varies depending on management and variety. Usually, low to medium crude protein, medium to high digestibility. |
| Use: | Grazing, hay, haylage, green chop and grass silage |
Adaptation | |
| Soil: | Sandy Soils. Moist to Well-drained |
| pH: | 5.5 |
| Rainfall: | Found in areas with annual rainfall 20-40 inches |
| Temperature: | Warm-season, tropical conditions. |
Management | |
| Planting Date: | June to August |
| Planting Depth: | Broadcast and partially cover stems with soil |
| Seeding Rate: | 1000 to 1500 lb/acre of vegetative stem tops |
| Seed Cost: | |
| Fertilization: | For fertilization info click this link |
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