Dactylis glomerata
Description
Morphology
Relatively large perennial grass (60-120 cm), smooth, forming strong compact tufts. Erect stems are strongly flattened in their lower parts and empty in their superior parts. Long, narrow leaves are flat or canaliculated, acuminated, with long ligule, and careened midribs. Inflorescence is in panicles, sub-unilateral, from 3 to 6-flowers by spikelets. Grains are coated and a little bristled. This is a cross-pollinating species, autotetraploid (2n=4x=28).
Geography
Culture
Chemical Composition
| In % | Water | Nitrogen | Fat | Soluble carbohydrates | Fibrous carbohydrates | Ashes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Forage: green | ||||||
| Forage: hay |
Usage
Techniques
| Seedlings | Period | Spacing | Depth | Amount sown | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| In rows | – cm | – cm | – kg/ha |
| In q/ha | In green | In hay | In grain |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yield | 0-0 | 0-0 | – |
Agronomic Characteristics
Benefits
- Good summer growth
- Good autumn regrowth
- Good adaptation to drying soils
- Good nitrogen content
- Easy usage for hay and silage
- Easy usage for hay and silage
Limitations
- Slow rooting
- Sensitivity to excess water and too humid soils