Mulato grass is a high-yielding, genetically improved tropical hybrid forage grass engineered to maximize milk and meat production in livestock. Developed by the International Center
Key Benefits for Livestock
High Nutritional Value: Contains crude protein levels ranging between 14% and 22%.
Superior Digestibility: Offers a 55% to 66% digestibility rate, facilitating higher milk yields and faster weight gain.
Excellent Palatability: Highly preferred by cattle, goats, sheep, and carabao due to its soft, intensely green, and hairy (pubescent) leaves.
Environmental ResilienceDrought Tolerance: Deep, branched roots allow the grass to stay green and productive during prolonged dry seasons.
Soil Adaptability: Thrives remarkably well in poor, highly acidic soils and environments with elevated aluminum levels.
Pest Resistance: Offers excellent built-in resistance against devastating spittlebug attacks.
Agronomy and ManagementGrowth Habit: It is a semi-erect, perennial tussock grass that spreads by rooting from its lower nodes to form thick ground cover.
Sowing Rate: Requires roughly 8 to 10 kg of seed per hectare for optimal pasture establishment.First Harvest: Ready for initial grazing or cutting within 70 to 80 days after planting.Versatile Use: Ideal for direct rotational grazing, cut-and-carry systems, silage, or hay production.