Bracharia Grass
Varieties: Mulato 1; mulato 11; xares; piatas; basilisk; MG4; cayman
Propagation: Seeds; Splits; Cuttings
Seeds requirements: 1.5 -2kg
Establishment: Best through Nursery. Direct seeding possible under ideal conditions
Maturity: 3-5 months
Harvesting: 6-8 weeks
Yields: 500-1000 bales(7-15 tonnes dry matter)
Usage and preservation/storage: Hay; silage; green matter
Advantages: high crude protein(14-24%); highly digestible(60-80%)
Challenges: Need water and feeding
Pests: armyworm; spider mites; nematodes
Diseases: Rhizotania Solani; fusarium oxysporum; blight
Video: Practical Lesson On How To Grow Bracharia Grass