Acceptability |
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Use: |
Hay, Meadow, Silage |
Planting Season |
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Intercropping |
All Legumes |
Training Time |
80 - 100 days |
Plant Height - Entry |
45.0-50.0 cm |
Cutting Height (Grazing-Exit) |
25.0 - 30.0cm |
Leafhopper Tolerance |
Good |
Planting Method |
Throw, Line, through tillage or conventional |
Fertilization Needs |
Dependant on Soil analysis |
Notes |
The Marandu has good capacity for regrowth and productivity of forage. Good capability of competition with invasive and fast establishments. Recommended for termination of animals and have good response to fertilization. Grows well in the summer, but has their production affected by low temperatures, in a lot of pain with frosts. Has good tolerance to shade, fire and drought. |
Support |
The support capabilities varies between 1.5 and 2.4 AU/ha in the rainy season and between 0.8 and 1.2 AU/ha in dry, medium fertility soils and well managed. Under these conditions the animal productivity varies between 400 to 500 kg liveweight/hectare/year. |