Guineagrass | |
| Species: | Guineagrass |
| Scientific Name: | Panicum maximum |
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| Growth Habit: | Bunch-type, panicle inflorescense (5-24 inches in length). Leaves are 14-30 inches long and up to 1.4 inches wide. Hairy ligule. |
| Life Cycle: | Perennial. Highest seed yield about 12-14 days from flower emergence. |
| Origin: | Africa |
| Production Season: | April to October (South Florida) |
| Nutritive Value: | Varies depending on management and variety. High nutritive value. Usually, medium crude protein, medium to high digestibility. |
| Use: | Grazing |
| Herbarium Image: | For an herbarium image click this link, and this link. |
Adaptation | |
| Soil: | Sand to clay. Well drained. |
| pH: | acidic conditions |
| Rainfall: | 35-70 inches; does not tolerate dry periods longer than 4 or 5 months |
| Temperature: | Tropical, warm-season conditions |
Management | |
| Planting Date: | May to August |
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| Seeding Rate: | 2 to 5 lb/acre of viable seed |
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| Fertilization: | For fertilization info click this link |
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