Kikuyu
Grass (Pennisetum clandestinum )
A mat-forming perennial grass, which spreads by underground Stem and very heavily, branched, Creeping surface stems That root down at the nodes (stolons), 4-6 kg/ha with spacing 40cm by 50cm, 6-10 kg/ha by broadcast method
Characteristics
Attractive lawn grass, quick establishment
Long growing season.
Drought tolerant
Very fast recovery after cutting
Very effective for erosion control
Responds well to nitrogen fertiliser in warm season.
Very competitive; suppresses weeds.
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