Austrodanthonia caespitosa (White Top)
Adaptation | Can grow in clays to light sandy loams, however, does best on sandy soils. Found over extensive areas of the southern temperate zone and in semi-arid Australia. |
Seasonal growth patterns | Cool season |
Flowering time | Early spring, infrequently at other times. |
Comments | In southern areas, provides all year round green growth. |
Growth habit | Erect |
Harvesting options | Brusher harvester |
Expected germination | 60–90% |
Sowing techniques / sowing depth | Broadcast and harrows, band seeder and crocodile planter / 2–3 mm. |
Optimal germination temperature (°C) | 20–35 |
Harvesting / sowing comments | Light fluffy seed inhibits seed metering. |