Management Profile

• Proven performance in the Southwestern U.S.
• High-yielding, fine stemmed summer forage.
• The inbred lines for Deligrass were chosen for leafiness, fine stems, profuse tillering and exceptional recovery following cutting.
• The outstanding forage yield potential of Deligrass was detected following replicated yield testing along with approximately 300 other hybrids that originated from the same breeding cycle.
• Moderately low concentrations of prussic acid - similar to Piper.
• Exceptional recovery following cutting
• Well suited for hay, greenchop or summer pasture
• Performs well in very hot climates with outstanding heat and drought tolerance.
• In a 15 year trial in the Sacramento Valley, Deligrass posted a 31% yield advantage over Piper (13.45 Tons/acre DM vs. 10.29 Tons)
• Plant after danger of frost - Deligrass has moderate cold tolerance allowing for early sowing.
• Seed rate: 120-170 lbs per acre
• Apply 100-125 pounds of nitrogen per acre preplant and 40-60 pounds per acre after each cutting to maximize yields.
• Deligrass requires one to two inches of water per week; irrigation is recommended for arid and semiarid conditions.
• Harvest at height of 45-50 inches. Leave a 4"-6" stubble. Do not graze until growth reaches.
• Regrowth: Fast

Field Appearance at Harvest Maturity

• Fine-stemmed, very leafy hybrid sudangrass

Seed Characteristics

• Seed Count: 40,000 seeds per pound
• Seed Color: Varied

 

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