Splenda | Setaria

A robust, productive perennial grass that delivers high forage yields, excellent palatability and strong persistence in higher-rainfall subtropical regions.

Features & Benefits
• Fast establishing and high yielding with vigorous regrowth
• Hardy, late-maturing variety with strong persistence once established
• Well suited to subtropical regions with higher rainfall
• Excellent palatability
• Tolerates heavy grazing
• Tolerates seasonal waterlogging better than many pasture grasses
• Drought tolerant once established, although forage production declines under prolonged dry conditions
• Combines well with tropical legumes for improved pasture performance
• Versatile and suitable for hay, grazing, silage production and green chop systems

Establishment Requirements
• Adapted to a wide range of soil types, with a pH range of 5.0 - 7.0
• Best suited to areas receiving a minimum annual rainfall of 800 mm
• Can be established from spring through to early autumn
• Seeding rate: 8 – 12 kg/ha (rainfed conditions), 12 – 20 kg/ha (intensive irrigation conditions)

Management Guidelines
Can be heavily grazed without significant plant loss when properly managed. For optimal quality and regrowth, maintain regular grazing or cutting intervals. Performs exceptionally well when grown with compatible legumes.

System Fit
• Beef and dairy systems
• High-rainfall tropical and subtropical regions, including areas prone to seasonal waterlogging.

TAKE NOTE:
• Not suitable for horses due to high oxalate concentrations, which may cause serious health and nutritional issues
• Introduce cattle gradually to the pasture