Species: Eastern gamagrass (Tripsacum dactyloides L.) Cultivars: Eastern (PMK 24) Origin: North America Use: Hay, grazing.

Description: General: Life Span: 4-6 feet tall, bunchgrass. Perennial Adaptation: pH: Soil: 6.0-7.5 Sandy-loam. Management: Seeding Rate: Planting Date: Planting Depth: Seed Cost: Season of Use: Production: 10 lb/A March-May 0.25-.75 inch $75-80/A; $8/lb May-October 5000-10000 lb/A Notes: Responsive to nitrogen fertilizer and moisture. Must be rotationally grazed (very palatable). Seed quality is low and is difficult to establish. Highly palatable.