Digitaria eriantha subsp. pentzii (= D. decumbens), Cynodon nlemfuensis (de Hoek) and “Coastcross II"(Cynodon?hybrid), which were established by means of runners and Chloris gayana, Pennisetum clandestinum and Cynodon dactylon (Pasto Rico), which mere established with seed, gave the best cover during the year of establishment. The basal cover of Chloris gayana, Pennisetum clandestinum, Cynodon dactylon (Pasto Rico) and Digitaria eriantha Subsp. pentzii ( = D. decumbens) improved or at least stayed constant during the four years following the initial achievement of satisfactory cover. The best establishment was achieved during December while it was demonstrated that fertilization with 120 kg N + 16 kg/ha is necessary for the achievement of sufficient cover and production. Chloris gayana and Eragrostis curvula (which provided poor covering due to tuft forming) gave the highest yield/ha.
Journal articles from the Grassland Society of Southern Africa (GSSA) African Journal of Range and Forage Science as well as related articles and reports from throughout the southern African region.