Requirements and uses
- Does not thrive on very sandy soils or on heavily structured soils
- Can withstand frost
- Minimum of 500 mm rain required
- Has better late season production than Smutsfinger
- As fodder more palatable than Smutsfinger grass
Establishment
- Sowing time: Late summer or earley autumn
- Recommended not later than February
- Sensitive to weed competition
Sowing density
- In rows:1-2 kg/ha
- Broadcast: 6-8 kg/ha
- Irrigation: 8-10 kg/ha
Utilization
- Heavy grazing can have great negative effect on Panicum compared to other grasses – restore more reserves in roots
- Allow to grow out well after heavy grazing to maintain excellent production
- Do not graze heavily before the winter
- Not suitable for sheep – grazing height to low