Indiangrass | |
| Species: | Indiangrass |
| Scientific Name: | Sorghastrum nutans |
| Cultivars: | Cheyenne |
| Growth Habit: | 3-5 feet tall, bunchgrass |
| Life Cycle: | Perennial |
| Origin: | North America |
| Production Season: | May to October |
| Nutritive Value: | High palatability for grazing animals. |
| Use: | Grazing |
Adaptation | |
| Soil: | Sandy-loam, clay-loam |
| pH: | 5.5-7.5 |
| Rainfall: | 12-40 inches |
| Temperature: | warm-season conditions |
Management | |
| Planting Date: | March to May |
| Planting Depth: | 1/4 inch |
| Seeding Rate: | 6 to 10 lb PLS/acre |
| Seed Cost: | Cheyenne ($16/lb; $96 to 160/acre) |
| Fertilization: | |
| Production: | 4000 to 5000 lb/acre |
Notes | |
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