Teff Seeds
Specifications:
Season: Annual
Height: 36 - 48 inches
Environment: Full sun
USDA Zones: 8 - 11
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Planting:
- Plant after all risk of frost has passed. Typically late May through late July
- Teff grass does not germinate well in cool soils. Most planting occurs after June 1st
- Seeding rate 8 to 12 lbs/acre for coated seed
- Broadcast or drill A firm seedbed will enhance germination and establishment
- Seeding depth 1/8 to 1/4 inch
- Emergence in 3 to 6 days under optimum conditions
- For optimum quality, harvest in pre-boot to early boot stage, approximately 45 to 50 days after planting
- Harvest regrowth in 40 to 45 days depending on location and environmental conditions
- Cutting height 3 to 4 inches
- When harvested at the proper stage, crude protein will normally be in the 15% to 20% range.
Management:
In general, 50 pounds of nitrogen per acre at planting will be adequate for good forage production. Small amounts of nitrogen may be needed after each cutting, however, too much nitrogen causes severe lodging. Soil testing is important since teff needs adequate phosphorous, potassium and sulfur for optimum growth. For optimum forage quality, teff should be harvested in the pre-boot to early boot stage, approximately 45 to 50 days after planting at a cutting height of 3 to 4 inches. Harvest regrowth in 30 to 45 days depending on environmental conditions.