| Species: |
Bermudagrass [Cynodon dactylon (L.) Pers.] |
| Cultivars: |
See Table |
| Origin: |
Africa |
| Use: |
Grazing, hay |
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| Description: |
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General:
Life Span:
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1.5-2.0 feet tall, decumbent, presents stolons and rhizomes, (sod type growth).
Perennial |
| Adaptation: |
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pH:
Soil:
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5.5-7.5
Sandy-loam, blacklands
Most widely planted warm-season perennial grass in southern USA. Adapted to slightly acid soils, good drought tolerance, tolerates frequent grazing.
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| Management: |
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Seeding Rate:
Planting Date:
Planting Depth:
Seed Cost:
Season of Use:
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Seed: 10 lb PLS/A
Sprig: coastal 20-25 bu/A, tifton 85 15-20 bu/A
April-May
Seed: <0.25 inch, sprigs: 2.0-3.0 inches
Seed: $20-30/A
Sprigs: coastal $60-70/A, tifton 85: $120-160/A
June-October
6000-12000 lbs/A
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| Notes: |
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- High production under intensive management (fertilization).
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