Dayka

Growth Habit: Decumbent.
Soil Fertility Requirement: Medium to low.
Rainfall: 500 to 1200 mm/year.
Maximum Planting Altitude (meters above sea level): 2000m.
Cold Tolerance: Medium.
Drought Tolerance: Good.
EXCELLENT REGENERATION WITH THE START OF RAINS AND SOIL PROTECTION FOR AREAS WITH STEEP SLOPES.
Planting Depth (cm): 2.0 to 3.0.
Planting Density (Pto/VC): 380 VC POINTS.
T DM/ha/year: 15.0.
Protein Content depends on the time of DM (%): 6.0 /14.0.
Digestibility: Good.
Uses: Hay – Pasture.
Time to Form Pasture from Planting: 80 to 100 days.

Management: Should be done respecting the plant physiology and considering its growth points. Due to its decumbent growth, it can be managed at a lower height than Marandu. Suitable for rotational systems, but more recommended for intensive systems. Responds well to fertilization and liming. Support capacity is directly proportional to good management.