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Dessie Summer Lovegrass

Dessie is a new-old forage crop. New to the US, Dessie has been a dominate forage producer in Africa for centuries. Its rapid growth, high nutritional value and low seeding costs make it ideal for forage production. The Teff Company has more than 20 years experience growing Dessie and has developed extensive expertise.

HOT WEATHER FORAGE: Plant in June, cut in August.
HIGH QUALITY: Up to 20% crude protein at boot stage – high calcium. Dessie has no prussic acid and no nitrate buildup like sudan grass!
RAPID GROWTH: 8 weeks from planting to cutting – 3 tons per acre. Growth continues during warm weather.
LOW SEEDING COSTS: Because of low planting rates Dessie Summer Lovegrass is very economical. 1 million + per pound seed count makes 2 pounds the equivalent of 18 pounds of alfalfa seed.

Developed and Marketed by: The Teff Company 
1-888 822-2221

Price $3.00 per pound  plus shipping on UPS sold in 25 pound bags.