Couch Grass
COUCH GRASS
Cynodon dactylon spp.
COUCH GRASS
Cynodon dactylon spp.
Couch grass is a perennial forage grass. It forms thick mats by means of stolons and rhizomes. Although it is partial to warmer climates, it is very adaptable. It provides good quality grazing when managed correctly. It also helps to prevent soil erosion. Couch grass is very competitive and persistent and is often considered a weed in cultivated lands.
Product Details
| Origin: | Africa |
| Scientific name: | Cynodon dactylon spp. |
| Common name: | Couch Grass / Kweek gras / Bermuda grass |
| Vegetative cycle: | Perennial |
| Soil fertility: | Medium (well drained) |
| Growth habit: | Stolons and Rhizomes |
| Height: | < 50 cm |
| Utilisation: | Direct grazing & Hay-making |
| Type of animal: | Cattle, Sheep, Horses, Goats, Game |
| Palatability: | Medium |
| Digestibility: | Medium |
| Rainfall requirements: | > 500 mm/year |
| Drought tolerance: | High |
| Cold tolerance: | High |
| Crude protein content: | 5 – 10% |
| Plant date: | October – February |
| Planting equipment: | Hand, Fine seed sower, Fert. spreader |
| Sowing depth: | 10 – 15 mm |
| Seeds per hectare: | 10 – 15 kg/Ha |
| Forage production: | 5 – 12 ton DM/ha/year |