Bahia grass
| Name: | Bahia Grass (Paspalum notatum) |
|---|---|
| Description: | Perennial. Main growth during summer. Semi-erect growth. Suited to low fertility, light-textured soils. Do not grow it (especially cv. Pensacola) on or near fertile soils as it may become a weed. Intensive grazing management is essential to prevent Bahia dominating the pasture. Bargoo jointvetch (not listed) is a suitable companion legume on the coast, if seed is available. Amarillo peanut is also compatible. Sow in spring to early summer or late summer to early autumn. |
| Sowing rate: | 1–2 kg/ha. |
| Minimum average annual rainfall |
(summer dominant) 700 mm. |
| Select varieties on the basis of: | Frost tolerance: Desirable to increase period of green feed availability and better winter feed. Palatability: The greater the palatability the greater the potential livestock production. |
| Seed available: | Argentine has moderate frost tolerance, and is moderately palatable, whereas Pensacola has poor frost tolerance and low palatability . |
