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Kikuyu is a stoloniferous (above ground) and rhizomatous (below ground) perennial summer grass. It can be used as a permanent pasture. Surplus production can be ensiled. Kikuyu is also a popular turf species. Even though Kikuyu is a tropical/subtropical pasture that produces well in summer months, it is classified with the temperate species such as Tall Fescue, Cocksfoot and the Ryegrasses as an intensive, high-input pasture. For high production, rainfall varying from 700 to 3000 mm is required. Under most South African conditions, it is cultivated under irrigation.
10 – 20 t DM/ha/season Depending on environmental conditions and management
Strong perennial
Can tolerate heavy grazing
Provides good ground cover
Coarse textured runner-type grass commonly used as lawns and fields throughout South Africa.
Botanical Name: Pennisetum clandestinum. Application: Lawn / Forage. Sun Type: Full sun. Plant Type: perennial. Sowing Time: Sept - March. Seeding Rate: 8g - 10g per square metre.