Giant | Cynodon

Giant Cynodon is a high-yielding perennial forage grass that delivers rapid establishment, vigorous regrowth and dependable forage production in subtropical and tropical environments. It boasts a long productive growing season due to its creeping growth habit, supported by strong rhizomes and stolons. Giant Cynodon performs particularly well on well-drained light and sandy soils.

Features & Benefits
• Fast establishment and vigorous regrowth
• Highly palatable, fine-stemmed, leafy forage when managed through regular grazing or harvesting
• Well adapted to warm climates
• Drought tolerant once established, although forage production declines under prolonged dry conditions
• Versatile and suitable for hay, grazing, and green chop systems
• Moderate tolerance to saline and high-pH soil conditions when managed appropriately

Establishment Requirements
• Seeding rate: 10-12 kg/ha
• Establish into a fine, firm, weed-free, moist, and well-prepared seedbed
• Planting depth: no deeper than 15-20 mm

System Fit
• Ideal for cut-and-bale systems, as hay cures rapidly under favourable conditions
• Excellent for grazing systems due to its rapid recovery after defoliation
• Well suited to green chop production systems