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Stylo is an erect growing perennial forage legume native of Brazil.

It grows 0.6 to 1.8 m tall.

Stylo is adapted to tropical climate and tolerant to low fertility soils, acidic soils and soils with poor drainage.

Stylos are drought resistant legumes coming up well in areas receiving a minimum rainfall of 450 - 840 mm annually.

The crude protein content of stylos ranges from 15 to 18%.

Season is June - July to September - October.

For line sowing (30 x 15 cm), the seed rate is 6 kg/ha and for broadcasting 10 kg/ha.

First harvest can be taken 75 days after sowing at flowering stage and subsequent harvests depending upon the growth.

It is to be noted that during the first year, the establishment after sowing is very slow and the yield is low.

Later on when the crop establishes well due to self seeding it yields 30 to 35 t/ha/year from the third year onwards.

Stylo is a good pasture legume.



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