Indication
Miyagui is a tufted, erect-growing plant with a perennial cycle, medium to tall stature (up to 2.50m tall), with intense basal tillering. The stem has waxiness, and the leaves are dark green in color, reaching up to 120 cm and 5 cm wide. It has a medium flowering cycle and produces a large quantity of seeds. The shattering percentage of seeds after ripening is much lower compared to Mombasa, and its panicles appear more compact
Megathyrsus maximus cv. Miyagui
Panicum maximum cv. Miyagui
Medium to high fertility
Direct grazing, rotational grazing, and silage
25 to 30 tons/ha/year of dry matter (DM)
8 to 14%
2.50 m
Excellent
Medium
Tolerant
Medium
Perennial
Use and Management
Miyagui grass is an excellent option for both dairy and beef cattle in all phases, from breeding to fattening. Its high forage productivity and nutritional quality contribute to good performance in the field. The acceptability and digestibility of the forage are standout features of this cultivar. It is a variety of Panicum maximum that should be grown in corrected and fertilized soils, as indicated by soil analysis, due to its fertility requirement. Grazing should begin when plants reach between 90 to 100 cm in height, and animals should be removed when the grass is reduced to 20 to 30 cm above the ground. During the rainy season, regrowth occurs within a maximum of 28 days, so it is important to avoid grazing during this period. During the dry season, it is essential to manage the grass to allow for full recovery of the plants, always respecting the height for animal exit from the paddock. Maintenance and production fertilization should be done annually during the rainy season, applying at least 50 kg/ha/year of nitrogen. Other nutrients should be applied according to soil analysis results. Information: Anprosem.
