Perennial veldt grass
| Name: | Perennial veldt grass (Ehrharta calycina) |
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| Description: | Tufted perennial grass with most growth in autumn, spring and summer. Suited to light sandy soils and useful for erosion control. Sow in autumn or early spring. Sensitive to heavy grazing. Rotational grazing preferred for good persistence. |
| Average annual rainfall: | 550 mm Southern NSW, 600 mm in Northern NSW |
| Sowing rate: | 0.5–3.0 kg/ha. |
| Variety: | Mission Public variety |
