Limpograss | |
| Species: | Limpograss |
| Scientific Name: | Hemarthria altissima |
| Cultivars: | Floralta, Bigalta, Redalta, Greenalta (these last two not recommended because of lower forage quality) |
| Growth Habit: | Erect to decumbent, with stolons rooting at nodes, reddish stems. |
| Life Cycle: | Perennial |
| Origin: | South Africa |
| Production Season: | April-October (extended if no frost) |
| Nutritive Value: | Varies depending on management and variety.
Usually, low in crude protein but medium to
high digestibility. Mature stocked piled grass is low in protein concentration (3-5%) |
| Use: | |
| Herbarium Image: | For an herbarium image click this link. |
Adaptation | |
| Soil: | Flatwoods. Sand to clay; moist to wet; seasonally flooded. |
| pH: | Target 5.5. This grass, however, adapts to very acid soil conditions. |
| Rainfall: | High moisture and rain |
| Temperature: | Warm-season, tropical to Subtropical conditions. |
Management | |
| Planting Date: | April-May (if irrigated); best during rainy season (June-August) |
| Planting Depth: | 2-3 inches |
| Seeding Rate: | 1000 to 1500 lb/acre of stem tops or stolons |
| Seed Cost: | |
| Fertilization: | For fertilization info click this link |
| Production: | 8 to 10 tons of hay per acre under good fertility and moisture conditions. |
Notes | |
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