Teff

Eragrostis tef
A high-quality, high yield annual warm season grass ideal as a summer hay & grazing alternative

Teff Grass - Teff

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Height Range: 12 - 24 inches
Seeding Rate: Drilled: 8-10 Lbs. / Ac
Seeds Per Pound: 1300000

Teff is a warm-season annual grass from Africa that is gaining popularity in the U.S. as a summer hay or grazing alternative. It produces high quality, high yielding forage in summer months when cool season grasses lose productivity. With nutritive values comparative to Timothy, Teff can yield 4-8 tons/Acre depending on the length of the growing season.

Uses include:

  • High-quality hay for horses and livestock
  • Green manure
  • Cover crop

 

Plant in spring after risk of frost when soil temps reach 60 degrees.  Planting depth should be no deeper than 1/8-1/4 inch in a firm seedbed. Nitrogen should be applied per year, split-applied after each cutting for good production by later cuttings.

Varieties available: SPR BRAND, COATED SEED

Photo courtesy of: Rich Leep, Michigan State University