Panicum Maximum, Mombaca

Mombaca is characterized by its high nutritional content and it responds very well to intense fertilization. It is greatly used as a forage grass by beef producers. Mombaca is highly recommended for intense grazing systems and is a good alternation for pasture diversification with Brachiaria like Marandu. It requires fertile soils and is not recommended to be planted on slopes.

Key features

• Tufted perennial with deep root system
• Low resistance to drought and water logging
• Requires fertile soils
• Rotational grazing recommended
• It produces between 12% and 14% crude protein
• It is recommended for milk production and intensive fattening • Has production potential of 14 to 16 ton dry matter

Grazing management

It can be either rotationally grazed or set stocked. Some farmers also prefer to cut-and-carry. Graze/cut every 40-45 days in the wet season and 60-70days in cool season. The preferred grazing height is between 10 and 15 cm.

Seeding rate

• 6-10 kg/ha (coated)