Astrebla pectinata (Barley Mitchell grass)
Adaptation | Heavy grey and red clay soils, generally in summer rainfall dominant areas. Tends to grow in association with A. lappacea, however, also found in more arid areas than A. lappacea. |
Seasonal growth patterns | Warm season |
Flowering time | Summer |
Comments | Susceptible to flooding |
Growth habit | Erect |
Harvesting options | Direct heading and brush harvesting. |
Expected germination | 50–80% |
Sowing techniques / sowing depth | Aerial sowing, drum seeders, broadcasting with harrows / 10 mm. |
Optimal germination temperature (°C) | 25–30 |
Harvesting / sowing comments | High proportion of harvestable seed, hign seed retention. |