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GUINEA GRASS ( Panicum maximum )

Season and Varieties

Zone District / SeasonMonthVarieties
Irrigated
All DistrictsThroughout the yearCO (GG) 3
Rain fed
All DistrictsJun – Sep / Oct - NovCO (GG) 3

Particulars Of Guinea Grass Varieties

PARTICULARSCO (GG) 3
ParentageClonal selection from Mumbasa
Duration (Days)Perennial
Green fodder yield (t/ha/year)340-360 (7harvests)
Quality Characters
Dry matter (%)20.2
Crude protein (%)7.50
Crude fibre (%)30.3
Phosphorus (%)0.19