AGROPYRON CRISTATUM
Crested Wheatgrass
- Crested wheatgrass has long live span and it is a forage plant that is very tolerant to draught and cold.
- It grows by creating skein on the ground.
- It is grown for the purpose of obtaining hay under the infertile conditions and grazing.
- Its grass is sweet and has high nutritional value.
- It can be planted for summer or winter seasons.
- One decare of field requires 1,5-2 kg of seed.
- Dry grass/hay yields at 150-200 kg/da, and seed yields at 50 kg/da.
- Having soil holder feature Crested wheatgrass can be used for erosion control.
- Due to its high tolerance to drought, coldand crushed it is used in the green fields of dry lands
- Can be planted neutral but also as a mixture with forage plants and legumes especially with alflafa and sainfoin.
- Crested wheatgrass is recognized as a dry plant for dry lands. It can be planted in 30-40cm rows in humid areas and it is necessary to leave 50-60cm of space in between the rows for dry lands.
