DESCRIPTION
Scientific name: Setaria sphacelata cv. Kazungula
Family: Gramineae
Vegetative Cycle: Perennial
Growing Form: In bunches

REQUIREMENTS
Soil Fertility: Medium / Fertile
Altitude: Up to 3.000 m
Annual Precipitation: Over 750 mm

RESISTANCE
Drought: Medium
Cold: High
Humidity: High
Spittlebug: High
Shade: Medium

PRODUCTION
Dry Matter (D.M.) ha/year: 10 - 12 t
Brute Protein in D.M.: 8 - 9%
Palatability: Good