Product Details

COBRA BLEND® (Hybrid Brachiaria)

Main Description: Cobra is a high-potential hybrid designed for intensive biomass production and superior nutritional quality. Its erect growth habit (bunchgrass) makes it an ideal choice for both intensive grazing and cut-and-carry systems. It is the perfect solution for producers looking to maximize animal carrying capacity per hectare.

Key Characteristics & Benefits:

• High Yield Potential: Exceptional forage production capacity with high nutritional value.
• Erect Growth Habit: Grows in dense tillers (clumps), facilitating mechanical harvesting and efficient cattle grazing.
• Superior Nutritional Quality: Highly palatable and digestible, leading to better weight gain and milk production.
• Crude Protein: Potential levels between 14% and 18%, depending on management and soil fertility.
• Vigorous Establishment: High seedling vigor allows for faster ground coverage and earlier use.
• Pest Resistance: Good tolerance to spittlebugs (salivazo) and other common tropical diseases.
• Versatility: Performs excellently in rotational grazing, silage production, and haymaking.

Management Recommendations:

• Days to First Grazing: 80–90 days after germination.
• Resting Period: 25–30 days under optimal conditions.
• Adaptation: 0 to 1,200/1,500 meters above sea level (masl).
• Animal Output Height: It is recommended to remove cattle when the grass reaches 20–25 cm to ensure rapid and vigorous regrowth.