TANZÂNIA 1

Scientific name: Panicum maximum.

Popular name: Tanzânia 1.

Form of growth: erect, forming clumps.

Average height: 1,60 to 1,80 meters (160 to 180 centimeters).

Application: grazing, haymaking and silage.

Digestibility: very good.

Palatability: very good.

Drought tolerance: medium.

Low temperature tolerance: medium.

Average protein content in dry material: 12 to 14%.

Average hay production: 25 to 30 tons depending on the soil and fertilizing.