Establishment of an excellent, uniform stand of forage in a short period of time is important. The producer needs to do everything possible to ensure successful establishment. Several requirements that must be met are briefly discussed, along with various planting methods. This revised 8-page fact sheet was written by Y.C. Newman, J. Vendramini, C.G. Chambliss, M.B. Adjei, and published by the UF Department of Agronomy, April 2011.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/ag107
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SSAGR59/AA197 ‘Callide’ Rhodesgrass
Revised! SS-AGR-59, a 4-page fact sheet by J. Vendramini, A. Blount, Y. Newman, C. G. Chambliss and M. B. Adjei, describes this robust, warm-season perennial grass native from Africa, useful in southern Florida for fall and winter grazing — establishment, management of established stands, and pests. Includes references. Published by the UF Department of Agronomy, March 2010.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/aa197
SSAGR24/AG125 Five Basic Steps to Successful Perennial Pasture Grass Establishment From Vegetative Cuttings on South Florida Flatwoods
Revised! SSAGR24, a 4-page illustrated fact sheet by Joe Vendramini, Yoana Newman, Ann Blount, Martin B. Adjei and Paul Mislevy, describes the different steps that minimize establishment failure and lead to a favorable outcome of dense stand of perennial pasture grass. Published by the UF Department of Agronomy, March 2010.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/ag125
SL292/SS505 Soil pH and Liming Issues Affecting Bahiagrass Pasture
Revised! SL-292 (formerly SS-AGR-29), a 5-page fact sheet by M. Silveira, J. Vendramini, J. E. Rechcigl and M. B. Adjei, presents results of research conducted to evaluate the long-term effect of liming and N fertilization on dry matter yields, nutritive value, and ground cover of bahiagrass pastures. Includes liming and fertilization recommendations for grazing conditions in south-central Florida flatwoods. Published by the UF Department of Soil and Water Science, September 2009.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/SS505
SL249/SS469 Getting the Most out of Bahiagrass Fertilization
SL-249, a 6-page fact sheet by C.L. Mackowiak, A.R. Blount, E.A. Hanlon, M.L. Silveira, M.B. Adjei, and R.O. Myer, summarizes analysis practices and recommendations for bahiagrass fertilization for hay, sod or pasture systems. Includes references. Published by the UF Department of Soil and Water Sciences, April 2008.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/SS469