Austrodanthonia bipartita / Austrodanthonia fulva (Wallaby grass)

AdaptationClay to light sandy loams, however, prefers non sandy soils. Widespread in the more temperate areas of southern Australia.
Seasonal growth patternsYear-long green
Flowering timeEarly spring and/or through to autumn.
CommentsIn southern areas, provides all year round green growth.
Growth habitErect
Harvesting optionsWindrowing , brush harvester
Expected germination65–95%
Sowing techniques / sowing depthBroadcast and light harrows, Band seeder / 2–3 mm.
Optimal germination temperature (°C)15–25
Harvesting / sowing commentsLight fluffy seed inhibits seed metering.

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