Themeda triandra (Kangaroo grass)

AdaptationWill grow on a wide range of soil types from well drained sandy to clay texture soils. An extremely widely distributed species, occurring throughout Australia.
Seasonal growth patternsWarm season
Flowering timeSummer to autumn
CommentsHarvested seed contains a large amount of trash.
Growth habitErect
Harvesting optionsBrush and suction harvester
Expected germination5–85%
Sowing techniques / sowing depthBroadcast and harrows, crocodile planter and blowing into debris / surface.
Optimal germination temperature (°C)20–35
Harvesting / sowing commentsHydroscopic awns, low numbers of seeds/kg, spikelets predominantly sterile.

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