Eastern gamagrass | |
| Species: | Eastern gamagrass |
| Scientific Name: | Tripsacum dactyloides |
| Cultivars: | Eastern (PMK 24) |
| Growth Habit: | 4-6 feet tall, bunchgrass |
| Life Cycle: | Perennial |
| Origin: | North America |
| Production Season: | May to October |
| Nutritive Value: | Highly palatable. |
| Use: | Hay, grazing |
Adaptation | |
| Soil: | Sandy-loam |
| pH: | 6.0-7.5 |
| Rainfall: | |
| Temperature: | Warm-season conditions |
Management | |
| Planting Date: | March to May |
| Planting Depth: | 1/4 to 3/4 inch |
| Seeding Rate: | 10 lb/acre |
| Seed Cost: | $8/lb; $75 to 80/acre |
| Fertilization: | For fertilization info click this link |
| Production: | 5000 to 10000 lb/acre |
Notes | |
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