Brachiaria humidicola cultivar Humidicola is the ideal forage for areas with waterlogged soils or those subject to temporary flooding. It has very high hardiness and an aggressive stoloniferous growth habit, which guarantees excellent soil cover and protection against erosion. It is the preferred choice for producers facing difficult soil conditions and low fertility.
Digestibility: Medium / Low
Suitability: Medium / Low
Drought tolerance: High
Cold tolerance: High
Tolerance to flooding: High
Fertility requirement: Medium / Low
Resistance to Spittlebug: Medium
Growth Form: Stoloniferous
Average height: up to 1m
Minimum annual rainfall: 800 mm
Protein content on a dry matter basis: 5 to 10% per ton.
Dry matter production/ha/year: 8 to 15 tons.
Pure seeds per gram: 85 seeds
Desirable plants/m2: 18 to 25 plants
Average establishment time: 120 to 150 days
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