Dayka

Growth Habit: Semi-erect clump.
Soil Fertility Requirement: Medium to high.
Rainfall: 700 to 1200 mm/year.
Maximum Planting Altitude (meters above sea level): 2000m.
Cold Tolerance: Medium.
Drought Tolerance: Medium.
DOES NOT TOLERATE POORLY DRAINED SOILS.
Planting Depth (cm): 2.0 to 5.0.
Planting Density (Pto/VC): 380 VC POINTS.
T DM/ha/year: 16.0.
Protein Content depends on the time of DM (%): 12.0 /18.0.
Digestibility: Good.
Uses: Hay - Pasture – Silage.
Time to Form Pasture from Planting: 80 to 100 days.

Management: Should be done respecting the plant physiology and considering its growth points. Can be used in rotational or intensive systems. Responds well to fertilization and liming. Support capacity is directly proportional to good management.