Corvallis Teff Grass

Corvallis teff grass is a warm-season annual grass with timothy-like forage quality.

High Quality, Desirable Forage

Corvallis teff grass is very palatable, easy to digest and has excellent feed value. It is endophyte free and especially desirable by horses.

University of Kentucky

Forage Quality

Lexington, KY

2020

Variety	CP	ADF	aNDF	TDN
Corvallis	12.6	34.7	64.0	61.5*
VAT1Brown	11.9	35.1	64.2	61.1*
Tiffany	11.7	35.2	64.9	61.0*
Velvet	11.7	35.2	64.5	60.9*
Dessie	11.7	35.3	63.5	60.9*
SummerDelight	10.6	35.3	65.0	60.9*
HorseCandi	11.3	35.3	64.8	60.8*
CW0604	10.9	35.3	65.0	60.8*
Moxie	11.2	35.6	64.6	60.5*
Pharaoh	10.7	35.6	66.1	60.5*
LSD, 0.05	2.4	1.9	2.4	2.1

Forage Quality

Greeneville, TN

2016

Variety	Corvallis	Dessie	Quick-N-Big	Red River
Species	Teffgrass	Teffgrass	Crabgrass	Crabgrass
Test Date	7/24/2016	8/14/2016	7/24/2016	8/14/2016
Ash	6.2	7.8	9.4	7.5
Ca	0.6	0.6	0.8	0.5
DE	2.2	2.2	2.2	2.1
DM	88.2	91.5	89.1	91.2
DMI	2.1	2.2	2.4	2
dNDF48	37.3	34.4	36	37.6
Fat	2.1	2.7	2.7	2.3
IVTDMD48	77.3	80.2	82.9	77.1
K	1.8	1.8	2.2	1.6
Mg	0.5	0.5	0.6	0.4
NDF	58.4	55	51.2	59.9
NEG	0.5	0.5	0.5	0.5
NEL	0.7	0.7	0.7	0.7
NEM	0.8	0.8	0.8	0.8
NFC	18.1	17	19.8	14.7
P	0.2	0.2	0.3	0.2
Protein	17.1	19.5	18.9	17.5
RFQ	121.7	131.3	142.2	116.1
TDN	72.9	74.1	74.6	71.3
WSC	4.1	7.1	4.5	3.6

Maturity and Performance

Corvallis teff grass is med-late maturing and has very good forage performance and summer survivability.

It performs very well in both waterlogged soils and in droughty conditions. As a species, teff is said to be disease free.

University of Kentucky

Maturity Ratings

Lexington, KY

Sown May 16, 2019

Variety	Maturity
	Aug 18	Jun 27
Moxie	52.5*	1.14
Tiffany	52.7*	1.04
Corvallis	53.0*	1.13
Pharaoh	53.0*	1.29
CW0604	53.5*	0.95
Velvet	52.5*	0.94
VAT1Brown	51.5	1.22
SummerDelight	53.0*	0.98
Dessie	54.0*	0.81
HorseCandi	52.5*	0.59
LSD, 0.05	2.3	0.49

Yield Data

Compared to other warm-season grasses, Corvallis teff grass has the ability to produce both high tonnage (4-8 tons/acre) and high quality forage (similar to timothy) throughout the summer months. It can be harvested multiple times and used as hay or silage. Teff hay can be a sought after commodity.

Kentucky

University of Kentucky

Yield Trial (Tons DM/A)

Lexington, KY

Sown May 27, 2020

Variety	July 17	August 22	September 9	Total
Corvallis	1.35	1.12	1.62	4.09*
Dessie	1.02	1.16	1.68	3.85*
Moxie	1.00	1.00	1.70	3.70*
Tiffany	1.16	1.03	1.37	3.56*
Velvet	0.90	1.07	1.47	3.44*
VAT1Brown	0.89	0.94	1.56	3.40*
HorseCandi	0.78	1.04	1.53	3.34*
SummerDelight	0.97	1.00	1.19	3.16
Pharaoh	0.90	0.95	1.31	3.16
LSD,0.05	0.44	0.32	0.42	0.89

University of Kentucky

Yield Trial (Tons DM/A)

Princeton, KY

Sown June 2, 2020

Variety	July 16	August 7	September 9	Total
Corvallis	2.48	1.10	1.82	5.40*
HorseCandi	1.61	1.30	2.12	5.03*
Pharaoh	1.70	1.39	1.92	5.01*
Moxie	1.74	1.20	1.95	4.89*
Velvet	1.67	1.08	1.97	4.72*
Tiffany	1.64	1.38	1.70	4.72*
Dessie	1.87	0.90	1.94	4.71*
SummerDelight	1.65	1.45	1.22	4.32*
LSD,0.05	0.76	0.48	0.73	1.27

Tennessee

University of Tennessee

Yield Trial (Tons DM/A)

Greeneville, TN

2016

Variety	Species	Jun 25	Jul 24	Aug 14	Sep 2	Total
Corvallis	Teffgrass	0.84*	1.26	0.58*	0.20*	2.88*
Quick-N-Big	Crabgrass	0.35	1.62*	0.23*	0.20*	2.44*
Dessie	Teffgrass	0.54*	1.15	0.46*	0.14*	2.28*
Red River	Crabgrass	0.32	1.29*	0.43*	0.25*	2.27*
		0.32	0.35	ns1	ns	ns

Enhance Your Seed

We provide an array of seed enhancements, including bio stimulants, macro and micronutrients, water absorbents, fungicides, and colorants. These are available for all seed types and uses.

Planting Instructions

Teff needs to be planted no deeper than 1/4” on a firm bed with good seed-to-soil contact when soil temperatures rise above 65°F. Too early, too deep, too fluffy of soil - all can lead to establishment failure. Also, cutting it too short will reduce its ability to regrow.

Seeding Rate

Raw (Drilled)

4-6 lbs/ac

Raw (Broadcast)

5-7 lbs/ac

Coated (Drilled)

8-10 lbs/ac

Coated (Broadcast)

10-12 lbs/ac

Planting Dates

When soil temperatures rise above 65°F.

Planting Map

Planting Depth

1/4"