Kleingrass
Grass Family : Selection 75
Latin Name : Paicum Coloratum
Longevity : Perennial
Season : Warm
Origin : Africa
Value : Wildlife - Good
Livestock - Excellent
Remarks :
Kleingrass
is a warm season perennial bunchgrass introduced into this
country from Africa. It is fine stemmed, leafy and grows
to a height of 3 to 4 feet.
Kleingrass
is quite variable in its makeup with some plants displaying
abundant pubescence while others are relatively smooth.
Plants vary from prostrate to erect in growth form but most
are upright.
Kleingrass
spreads by tillers or short rhizomes and will root at the
nodes where the stems come in contact with wet soil. "Selection
75" Kleingrass is a variety that has been used extensively
in Texas. It was released jointly by the Texas Agricultural
Experiment Station and the Soil Conservation Service for
its palatability and forage production.
"Verde" Kleingrass is a newer released variety.
The seed are slightly larger than "Selection 75",
making "Verde" more than popular for wildlife
habitat, especially birds. Kleingrass is easily established
from seed. Seedlings are sturdy, have good root development,
but grow slow initially.
Planting
recommendations are 2 pure live seed pounds per acre when
planted broadcast. Plant 1/4 to 1/2 inch deep using a small
seed box, usually in the spring after the soil temperature
reaches 60 degrees.
Kleingrass
is extremely attractive to cattle and wildlife as either
green forage or cured hay. Because of good palatability,
protect from overgrazing until the field is established.
Animal performance has been above average for a warm season,
perennial grass. Horses and sheep should not graze
Kleingrass as health side-effects may result.
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Source: USDA-NRCS
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