Description: Mombasa Grass Seed 100% Pure Seed – Non-GMO 2 oz pack (Approximately 5,000 seeds per pack!)Mombasa Grass is a tall grass, similar to hybrid Napier grass in habit, but far more leafy and is very suitable for cut-and-carry or grazing by all live stock. Mombasa is known for being an incredibly productive leafy grass producing very impressive levels (30% - 45% more than other varieties) of dry matter per year on extremely poor soils. This variety can be rotationally grazed or used primarily for hay and silage production. Cuttings can be expected every 40-45 days in the wet season and every 60-70 days in the cool season.Mombasa Grass does not tolerate waterlogging. Mombasa is known for average drought, humidity and shade tolerance as well as salinity tolerance. Also known for strong pest resistance, good cold tolerance as well as high crude protein levels. Crude protein levels produced on average to poor soils are 10% - 15% where levels on much better soils will be up to 14% - 18% on average.Mombasa Grass is native to Tanzania, Africa and has been successfully introduced to most tropical and subtropical countries.Product InformationApplication or Use: Cattle Forage, Livestock Grazing, Cover Crop, Erosion ControlGermination Time: 14 - 21 days, under optimal conditionsGrowing Locations: Warm Season, Transition ZoneHeight: 2 - 3 feetSunlight Requirements: 8+ hours, full sun for best resultsAdvantages: Tall grass, similar to hybrid Napier grass in habit, but far more leafy and is very suitable for cut-and-carry.When to Plant: Recommended planting time is spring when night time temperatures are consistently 65+ degrees and 3 months prior to first frost. Visit our ebay store to view our other seed varieties. Shipping Info: All orders are shipped by USPS First Class Mail. Only orders $15 or more will include free tracking information Return Info: All sales are final, no returns are accepted.
Price: 12 USD
Location: Punta Gorda, Florida
End Time: 2024-01-06T14:57:58.000Z
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Brand: Mombasa
Type: Grass Seed