The Management and Use of Bahiagrass

Bahiagrass (Paspalum notatum Flugge) is a long-lived, perennial warm season grass that is grown extensively in the southeastern United States (Figure 1). It is most commonly used as a pasture species, but can be used for hay production, erosion control, and wildlife habitat. Bahiagrass can also be used in "sod-based rotation" sequences that have been found to suppress pest problems (nematode and disease issues) in crops such as peanuts.

Bahiagrass is a deep-rooted, sod-forming species that is well adapted to a wide range of soils and conditions in this region. It spreads by short, stout stolons and is a prolific seed producing plant. Bahiagrass will grow on soils too poorly drained for bermudagrass, is more shade tolerant than bermudagrass, and can be used in woodland pastures (silvopasture).

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New forage publications

Dennis W. Hancock, PhD. Forage Extension Specialist has posted some new publications on the www.georgiaforages.com website.

The new publications are:

- Soil and Fertilizer Management Considerations for Forage Systems in Georgia
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- Georgia Forages: Grass Species
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- Georgia Forages: Legume Species
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- Alfalfa Management in Georgia
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- Forage Lectures on Video
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