| Species: |
Buffelgrass [Pennisetum ciliare (L.) Link] |
| Cultivars: |
Common, Nueces, Pecos (Cold Tolerant) |
| Origin: |
Africa |
| Use: |
Grazing, hay |
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| Description: |
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General:
Life Span:
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3-5 feet tall, bunchgrass.
Perennial |
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Climate:
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Soil:
Rainfall:
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Dry areas rainfall 25" and up
5.5-7.5
Sandy-loam, clay-loam.
14-25 Inches.
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Seeding Rate:
Planting Date:
Planting Depth:
Seed Cost:
Season of Use:
Production:
General: |
3-5 lb PLS/A
Caryopis - involucre
10-12 lb PLS/A
April-May
<0.25 inch
$80-100/A
June-September
5000-8000 lbs/A
Relatively easy to establish in south Texas, where adapted. Most cultivars lack cold tolerance.
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