Description
Finecut Rhodes Grass is a Katambora-type diploid species which is has been bred to deliver strong yields and high quality fodder. Perennial stoloniferous / creeping species which thrives in warm conditions. Very flexible – can be used for grazing, hay and/or silage production.
- Well suited to grazing, hay and silage production
- Highly palatable to cattle, sheep & horses
- Flowering uniformity
- Dense upright growth habit
- Suited to a range of soil types and has some salt tolerance
Sowing
- Irrigated 20 – 30kg / hectare
- Dryland 5 – 10kg / hectare
- Depth of 1cm into a well-prepared seed bed and follow by rolling
- Protected by Seed Armour – Bell Seeds proprietary seed coating technology which allows accurate and free-flowing sowing
Rainfall
- 500mm+ or irrigation
| Feature | Description |
| Type | Diploid, stoloniferous perennial grass (Chloris gayana) |
| Growth Characteristics | Fine stem, leafy, erect, forms dense mats |
| Flowering Pattern | Early, uniform—facilitates timely management |
| Productivity | High dry matter yield—potentially exceeding 20 t/ha/year |
| Adaptation | Thrives in well-drained soils; tolerant to heat and salinity |
| Water Efficiency | Good performance under limited moisture |
| Livestock Safety | Low oxalate/prussic acid content |
| Best Uses | Hay, grazing, silage—excellent for various livestock types (cattle, sheep, horses) |
Seed pricing is per 25kg bag. Orders exceeding 1-tonne will be provided in bulk bags unless otherwise specified. Pricing is including GST and ex Bell Seeds. Pricing is subject to change without notice. Blend components may vary subject to product availability.
