Seed catalog

Varieties

Certified forage and cover crop seeds, conventional and coated. See the technical sheet for each variety, with the same information as our catalog.

Cover crops

Cover crop

BRS Guatã

Cajanus cajan
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High dry matter (DM) yield for soil cover. Its deep, aggressive taproots make it a tool for breaking up compacted soil. An excellent source of protein in the dry season.

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CultivarBRS Guatã
Sowing seasonLate January to February
Soil fertility requirementLow
Cold toleranceLow
UsesNematode control, nitrogen fixation and green manure, soil decompaction, alternative animal feed and recovery of degraded pastures
Height1 m
Sowing depth2 to 5 cm
Growth habitIndeterminate/shrubby
Days to flowering92 days (early)
Cover crop

Crotalaria Breviflora

Crotalaria breviflora DC
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Good soil cover. Fixes nitrogen and helps decompact the soil. Can fight Meloidogyne and Pratylenchus nematodes, even in areas with mixed infestation.

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Common nameCrotalaria breviflora
Growth cycleAnnual (210 to 240 days)
Soil fertility requirementMedium to high
ClimateTropical and subtropical
Yield (DM/ha)3 to 5 t DM/ha
UsesGreen cover (single, intercropped or in mixes), green manure, weed control and nematode control. Widely intercropped with perennial crops such as coffee and citrus, and with corn.
Sowing depth2 to 3 cm (cover the seed)
Planting seasonOctober to March
Height0.8 to 1.10 m (depends on seeding rate, climate and soil fertility)
Days to flowering90 to 100 days after planting
Root systemTaproot
Nutrient cycling
96kg/ha of NNitrogen
07kg/ha of PPhosphorus
60kg/ha of KPotassium
40kg/ha of CaCalcium
05kg/ha of MgMagnesium
Cover crop

Crotalaria Juncea (Sunn Hemp)

Crotalaria juncea L.
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Sunn hemp thrives in tropical and subtropical climates and is highly drought tolerant. However, it has low tolerance to waterlogging and moisture. It has allelopathic effects on many weeds.

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Common nameSunn hemp (Crotalaria juncea)
Growth cycleAnnual (170 to 180 days)
Soil fertility requirementLow
ClimateTropical and subtropical
Yield (DM/ha)10 to 15 t DM/ha
UsesHigh nitrogen fixation and nutrient cycling, high biomass production and soil decompaction
Sowing depth2 to 3 cm
Planting seasonSeptember to March
Height2 to 3 m (depends on seeding rate, climate and soil fertility)
Days to flowering70 to 130 days after planting
Root systemTaproot, deep
Nutrient cycling
350kg/ha of NNitrogen
35kg/ha of PPhosphorus
200kg/ha of KPotassium
60kg/ha of CaCalcium
30kg/ha of MgMagnesium
Cover crop

Crotalaria Ochroleuca

Crotalaria ochroleuca G. Don
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A hardy plant, tolerant to water deficit, with fast and vigorous root development that can break through dense or compacted soil layers. High biomass production provides excellent nutrient cycling and release. It also tolerates plant-parasitic nematodes well.

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Common nameCrotalaria ochroleuca
Growth cycleAnnual (175 to 190 days)
Soil fertility requirementLow to medium
Yield (DM/ha)2 to 10 t DM/ha
Drought toleranceMedium
UsesNutrient cycling, soil cover and crop rotation
Sowing depth2 to 3 cm (cover the seed)
Growth habitShrubby
Height1.5 to 2 m (depends on seeding rate, climate and fertility)
Days to flowering120 to 135 days after planting
Root systemTaproot, deep
Nutrient cycling
200kg/ha of NNitrogen
18kg/ha of PPhosphorus
100kg/ha of KPotassium
35kg/ha of CaCalcium
25kg/ha of MgMagnesium
Cover crop

Crotalaria Spectabilis

Crotalaria spectabilis Roth
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Effective at reducing nematodes. High green mass production and biological nitrogen fixation. Its taproot creates biopores that improve water infiltration, reducing runoff and compaction and improving aeration, which benefits the following crop.

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Common nameShowy rattlebox (Crotalaria spectabilis)
Growth cycleAnnual (170 to 180 days)
Soil fertility requirementMedium
Yield (DM/ha)4 to 6 t DM/ha
Drought toleranceHigh
UsesPlant cover, green manure, nematode control and intercropping with other crops
Sowing depth2 cm
Root systemTaproot, branched
Flowering cycle110 to 140 days after planting
Height1 to 1.5 m (depends on seeding rate, climate and soil fertility)
Biomass yield20 to 30 t/ha
Yield (DM/ha/year)4 to 6 t/ha/year
Nutrient cycling
220kg/ha of NNitrogen
24kg/ha of PPhosphorus
220kg/ha of KPotassium
65kg/ha of CaCalcium
28kg/ha of MgMagnesium
Cover crop

Eleusine Coracana (Finger Millet)

Eleusine coracana
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A great option for intercropping: its slow establishment reduces competition with the main crop. Good green mass production, high palatability and digestibility, recommended for ruminant feed.

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Common nameFinger millet
Growth cycleAnnual (130 to 170 days)
Soil fertility requirementMedium to high
Yield (DM/ha)7 to 12 t DM/ha
Drought toleranceHigh
Cold toleranceLow
UsesSoil decompaction and cover, nutrient cycling, intercropping and ruminant feed
Height0.50 to 1.20 m
Sowing depth2 to 3 cm
Root systemFibrous
Days to flowering80 to 110 days after planting
Nutrient cycling
190kg/ha of NNitrogen
15kg/ha of PPhosphorus
230kg/ha of KPotassium
70kg/ha of CaCalcium
30kg/ha of MgMagnesium
Cover crop

Sunflower

Helianthus annuus
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Sunflower improves soil aeration and drainage. It is also an alternative for edible oil and biofuel production, and the seed cake can be used as animal feed.

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Common nameSunflower
Growth cycleAnnual (70 to 120 days)
Soil fertility requirementMedium to high
Yield (DM/ha)7 to 15 t DM/ha
UsesNutrient cycling, intercropping, crop rotation and succession in grain-producing areas
Height1.80 to 3 m
Sowing seasonFebruary to March
Flowering cycle60 to 80 days after planting
Root systemTaproot, branched
Nutrient cycling
31kg/ha of NNitrogen
02kg/ha of PPhosphorus
45kg/ha of CaCalcium
17kg/ha of MgMagnesium
Cover crop

Pearl Millet

Pennisetum glaucum (L.)
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Ideal for no-till systems thanks to its low nutrient and water requirements, deep root system and high green and dry mass production.

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Common namePearl millet
Growth cycleAnnual (130 to 140 days)
Soil fertility requirementLow
Yield (DM/ha)8 to 15 t DM/ha
UsesCover crop for no-till systems and nematode control
Height1.50 to 2.50 m
ClimateTropical
Sowing seasonSeptember to May
Flowering cycle45 to 50 days after planting
Root systemFibrous
Biomass50 to 60 t/ha
Growth habitUpright
Nutrient cycling
113kg/ha of NNitrogen
14kg/ha of PPhosphorus
93kg/ha of KPotassium
32kg/ha of CaCalcium
16kg/ha of MgMagnesium
Cover crop

Forage Radish

Raphanus sativus L.
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Its aggressive taproot explores compacted and dense soils of different textures and depths. Provides fast soil cover. Its allelopathic traits inhibit weeds. Increasingly used as a raw material for biofuel.

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Common nameForage radish
Growth cycleAnnual (140 to 160 days)
Soil fertility requirementLow
Yield (DM/ha)3.5 to 8 t DM/ha
UsesGreen manure (single, intercropped or in mixes), crop rotation or succession, soil cover, nutrient cycling and soil decompaction
Height0.8 to 1.60 m (depends on seeding rate, climate and soil fertility)
Root systemTaproot/tuberous
ClimateTropical and subtropical. Tolerant to drought and frost; low tolerance to waterlogging
Nutrient cycling
60kg/ha of NNitrogen
05kg/ha of PPhosphorus
80kg/ha of KPotassium
36kg/ha of CaCalcium
27kg/ha of MgMagnesium
Cover crop

Buckwheat

Fagopyrum esculentum Moench
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An alternative for rotation with annual and semi-perennial crops. Helps suppress weeds, cycle nutrients and control nematodes. Highly tolerant to water deficit and acidic soils, an excellent cover crop for the dry season.

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Common nameBuckwheat
Growth cycleShort (75 to 85 days)
Soil fertility requirementLow
Yield (DM/ha)3 to 6 t DM/ha
Drought toleranceHigh
Cold toleranceLow
UsesGreen manure (single, intercropped or in mixes), crop rotation or succession, soil cover, nutrient cycling and soil decompaction
Height0.6 to 1.20 m
Flowering cycle35 to 50 days after planting
Root systemTaproot, aggressive
ClimateHigh drought tolerance
Nutrient cycling
120kg/ha of NNitrogen
18kg/ha of PPhosphorus
220kg/ha of KPotassium
29kg/ha of CaCalcium
13kg/ha of MgMagnesium
Cover crop

Green Mung Bean

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Technical sheet under review. This variety is not yet in our catalog; details will be published once validated by the Acampo technical team.

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Cover crop

Black Mung Bean

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Technical sheet under review. This variety is not yet in our catalog; details will be published once validated by the Acampo technical team.

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Forage grasses

Forage grass

BRS Integra

Urochloa ruziziensis
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An excellent choice for straw production in ICL and ICLF systems. Pairs well with second-crop corn for fall/winter forage or straw for no-till, and is easy to desiccate. Higher nutritional value than other Urochloa cultivars.

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CultivarBRS Integra
Growth cyclePerennial
Soil fertility requirementMedium to high
Yield (DM/ha/year)8 to 20 t DM/ha/year
Crude protein/year13.81%
Drought toleranceHigh
Cold toleranceHigh
Spittlebug (pasture leafhopper)Medium to high
UsesSoil cover, integrated crop-livestock-forest systems (ICLF), straw production, grazing
Height0.8 to 1.10 m
PLS points/ha350 to 500
Sowing depth2.5 to 5 cm
Grazing managementContinuous: 35 to 25 cm. Rotational: graze in at 45 cm and out at 25 cm
Forage grass

BRS Paiaguás

Urochloa brizantha
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Forage grass with good soil cover and excellent forage quality. High drought tolerance and greater animal weight gain per head and per area than other Urochloa brizantha cultivars. Easy to desiccate for no-till planting, a great option for ICL systems.

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CultivarBRS Paiaguás
Growth cyclePerennial
Soil fertility requirementMedium
Yield (DM/ha/year)8 to 15 t DM/ha/year
Crude protein/year7% to 10%
Drought toleranceHigh
Cold toleranceLow
Spittlebug (pasture leafhopper)Very low resistance
UsesGrazing, silage and hay
Height0.60 m
PLS points/ha350 to 500
Sowing depth3 to 5 cm
Grazing managementGraze in at 30 cm, out at 20 cm (rotational)
Forage grass

BRS Piatã

Urochloa brizantha
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An excellent option for ICLF and ICL systems thanks to its plant architecture, forage accumulation in the dry season and finer stems that animals use very well. Easy to desiccate for no-till planting.

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CultivarBRS Piatã
Growth cyclePerennial
Soil fertility requirementMedium
Yield (DM/ha/year)8 to 20 t DM/ha/year
Crude protein/year7% to 10%
Drought toleranceHigh
Cold toleranceLow
Spittlebug (pasture leafhopper)High resistance
UsesGrazing, silage, hay, soil cover, intercropping
Height0.62 m
PLS points/ha400 to 600
Sowing depth3 to 5 cm
Grazing managementGraze in at 30 cm, out at 20 cm (rotational)
Forage grass

BRS Tamani

Megathyrsus maximus
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Hybrid forage grass with excellent soil cover and great animal performance. Stands out for 90% leaf share with high nutritional value. Easy to manage and resistant to pasture spittlebugs.

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CultivarBRS Tamani
Growth cyclePerennial
Soil fertility requirementMedium to high
Yield (DM/ha/year)11 to 17 t DM/ha/year
Crude protein/year8% to 22%
Drought toleranceMedium to low
Cold toleranceMedium to high
Spittlebug (pasture leafhopper)High resistance
UsesGrazing, silage, hay, soil cover and intercropping with corn
Height0.65 m
PLS points/ha300 to 400
Sowing depth2 to 4 cm
Grazing managementGraze in at 50 cm, out at 20-25 cm (rotational)
Forage grass

BRS Zuri

Megathyrsus maximus
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High-yielding, high-quality forage with excellent palatability and digestibility. Good stocking capacity in both extensive and rotational systems. Resistant to leaf spot caused by the fungus Bipolaris maydis.

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CultivarBRS Zuri
Growth cyclePerennial
Soil fertility requirementMedium to high
Yield (DM/ha/year)12 to 23 t DM/ha/year
Crude protein/year7% to 18%
Drought toleranceLow
Cold toleranceMedium to high
Spittlebug (pasture leafhopper)High resistance
UsesGrazing, silage, hay and ICL systems
Height1.10 to 1.50 m
PLS points/ha300 to 400
Sowing depth2 to 3 cm
Grazing managementGraze in at 75 cm, out at 35 cm (rotational)
Forage grass

Marandu

Urochloa brizantha
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Cultivar with high forage production, excellent soil cover and strong competition against weeds.

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CultivarMarandu
Growth cyclePerennial
Soil fertility requirementMedium
Yield (DM/ha/year)8 to 20 t DM/ha/year
Crude protein/year7% to 10%
Drought toleranceMedium
Cold toleranceLow
Spittlebug (pasture leafhopper)Medium resistance
UsesGrazing and hay
Height0.53 m
PLS points/ha400 to 600
Sowing depth3 to 5 cm
Grazing managementGraze in at 30 cm, out at 20 cm (rotational)
Forage grass

Xaraés

Urochloa brizantha
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Late-flowering forage grass that extends the grazing period in the rainy season, with fast regrowth. High tolerance to trampling and to wetter areas. An excellent aid for soil decompaction and an option for ICL or ICLF systems.

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CultivarXaraés
Growth cyclePerennial
Soil fertility requirementMedium
Yield (DM/ha/year)10 to 24 t DM/ha/year
Crude protein/year6% to 10%
Drought toleranceMedium
Cold toleranceLow
Spittlebug (pasture leafhopper)Medium resistance
UsesGrazing, silage, hay and soil cover
Height0.87 m
PLS points/ha450 to 650
Sowing depth3 to 5 cm
Grazing managementGraze in at 35 cm, out at 15 cm (rotational)
Forage grass

Ruziziensis

Urochloa ruziziensis
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Easy to establish, highly palatable, with good animal performance. A great option for building mass when intercropped or as soil cover for no-till planting, and easy to desiccate. Also suited to ICL systems.

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CultivarUrochloa ruziziensis
Growth cyclePerennial
Soil fertility requirementMedium to high
Yield (DM/ha/year)8 to 20 t DM/ha/year
Crude protein/year7% to 12%
Drought toleranceLow
Cold toleranceLow
Spittlebug (pasture leafhopper)Very low resistance
UsesGrazing, hay, silage and straw for no-till
Height0.47 m
PLS points/ha350 to 500
Sowing depth3 to 5 cm
Grazing managementGraze in at 30 cm, out at 20 cm (rotational)
Forage grass

Humidicola

Urochloa humidicola
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Forage grass with excellent soil cover, good tolerance to temporary flooding and waterlogging, good shade tolerance and medium drought tolerance. Adapts to acidic, poor soils, with slow establishment. A great option for mixing with other varieties.

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CultivarUrochloa humidicola
Growth cyclePerennial
Soil fertility requirementLow
Yield (DM/ha/year)8 to 10 t DM/ha/year
Crude protein/year6% to 8%
Drought toleranceMedium
Cold toleranceLow
Spittlebug (pasture leafhopper)Medium resistance
UsesGrazing
Height0.41 m
PLS points/ha350 to 500
Sowing depth3 to 5 cm
Grazing managementGraze in at 25 cm, out at 15 cm (rotational)
Waterlogged soilsHigh tolerance
Forage grass

Llanero

Urochloa humidicola
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Forage grass tolerant to waterlogged soils, used on acidic, poor soils where more nutritious forages are hard to establish. Usually planted together with other forages because of its slow establishment.

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CultivarLlanero
Growth cyclePerennial
Soil fertility requirementLow
Yield (DM/ha/year)10 to 12 t DM/ha/year
Crude protein/year7% to 9%
Drought toleranceMedium
Cold toleranceLow
Spittlebug (pasture leafhopper)Medium resistance
UsesGrazing
Height0.45 cm
PLS points/ha400 to 500
Sowing depth3 to 5 cm
Grazing managementGraze in at 25 cm, out at 15 cm (rotational)
Forage grass

Basilisk

Urochloa decumbens
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Easy to establish and adapted to acidic, poor soils. High drought tolerance, easy management and desiccation for no-till planting. Also suited to ICL systems.

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CultivarBasilisk
Growth cyclePerennial
Soil fertility requirementLow
Yield (DM/ha/year)8 to 20 t DM/ha/year
Crude protein/year7% to 10%
Drought toleranceHigh
Cold toleranceLow
Spittlebug (pasture leafhopper)Very low resistance
UsesGrazing, hay and soil cover
Height0.43 m
PLS points/ha350 to 500
Sowing depth3 to 5 cm
Grazing managementGraze in at 25 cm, out at 15 cm (rotational)
Forage grass

Mombaça

Megathyrsus maximus
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Recommended to diversify pastures in intensive animal production systems. High fertility requirement, medium/low drought tolerance and strong regrowth in the rainy season.

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CultivarMombaça
Growth cyclePerennial
Soil fertility requirementMedium to high
Yield (DM/ha/year)11 to 26 t DM/ha/year
Crude protein/year7% to 18%
Drought toleranceMedium to low
Cold toleranceMedium to high
Spittlebug (pasture leafhopper)High resistance
UsesGrazing, silage, hay, integrated crop-livestock and silvopastoral systems
Height1.25 to 1.65 m
PLS points/ha300 to 400
Sowing depth2 to 3 cm
Grazing managementGraze in at 90 cm, out at 45-50 cm (rotational)
Forage grass

Massai

Megathyrsus maximus
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Excellent forage production with fast establishment and regrowth, medium cold tolerance and good fire resistance. Compared with other Megathyrsus maximus cultivars, Massai is better adapted to low-fertility soils, with good resistance to pasture spittlebugs.

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CultivarMassai
Growth cyclePerennial
Soil fertility requirementMedium
Yield (DM/ha/year)12 to 19 t DM/ha/year
Crude protein/year6% to 18%
Drought toleranceHigh
Cold toleranceLow
Spittlebug (pasture leafhopper)High resistance
UsesGrazing, hay, silage, integrated crop-livestock (ICL) and silvopastoral systems
Height0.55 to 0.85 m
PLS points/ha300 to 400
Sowing depth2 to 3 cm
Grazing managementGraze in at 55 cm, out at 25-30 cm (rotational)
Forage grass

Stylosanthes Campo Grande

Stylosanthes macrocephala
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Stylosanthes Campo Grande raises the protein value of the pasture and fixes up to 80 kg of nitrogen per hectare per year.

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CultivarCampo Grande
Growth cyclePerennial
Soil fertility requirementLow
Yield DM/ha/year (single crop)8 to 14 t DM/ha/year
Yield DM/ha/year (intercropped)3 to 6 t DM/ha/year
Crude protein/year9% to 16%
Drought toleranceMedium
Cold toleranceLow
Spittlebug (pasture leafhopper)High tolerance
UsesIntercropping, hay making and land recovery
Height0.70 to 0.80 m
PLS points/ha300 to 400
Sowing depth1 to 2 cm
Grazing managementFollow the recommendation for the companion grass

Planting methods

Forage grasses

Seeding rate in PLS/ha/kg
CultivarsIn rowsBroadcastHills
BRS Tamani2.0/2.53.0/4.02.0/3.0
BRS Integra2.4/3.23.2/4.82.6/3.4
BRS Piatã3.2/3.63.6/4.83.4/4.0
BRS Paiaguás3.2/3.63.5/5.03.2/3.8
BRS Zuri1.8/2.43.0/4.02.0/2.6
Marandu2.4/3.23.2/4.83.4/4.0
Xaraés2.4/3.23.2/4.83.8/4.2
Ruziziensis2.4/3.23.2/4.82.6/3.4
Humidicola2.4/3.23.2/4.83.0/3.8
Llanero2.4/3.23.2/4.83.0/3.8
Decumbens2.4/3.23.2/4.83.2/3.8
Mombaça1.8/2.42.4/3.22.0/2.6
Massai1.8/2.42.4/3.22.2/2.8

Cover crops

Single-crop seeding, in kg/ha
CultivarsIn rowsBroadcast
Crotalaria Breviflora12 to 1515 to 18
Crotalaria Spectabilis12 to 1515 to 18
Crotalaria Ochroleuca10 to 1212 to 15
Crotalaria Juncea (Sunn Hemp)25 to 4030 to 48
Eleusine Coracana (Finger Millet)08 to 1010 to 12
Sunflower03 to 2004 to 24
Forage Radish12 to 1518 to 20
Buckwheat40 to 6048 to 70
Pearl Millet15 to 2020 to 40
Stylosanthes Campo Grande05 to 0706 to 09
BRS Guatã12 to 1415 to 18

In rows: planter or seed drill. Broadcast: lime spreader, pendulum or disc spreader, or by hand. Hills: jab planter and hoe. When broadcasting, seeds must be incorporated into the soil. PLS = pure live seed.