Bothriochloa macra (Red grass)
Adaptation | Loams and clay in SE Australia. Grows best on deeper, more fertile soils. |
Seasonal growth patterns | Warm season |
Flowering time | Summer to autumn |
Comments | Very hardy grass, tolerant of high temperatures and low moisture levels. |
Growth habit | Semi-prostrate |
Harvesting options | Brush, vacuum and trough harvesters |
Expected germination | 40–90% |
Sowing techniques / sowing depth | Broadcast harrows / 5 mm. |
Optimal germination temperature (°C) | 25–30 |
Harvesting / sowing comments | Seeds tend to be sticky making it difficult to handle. |