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Growth habit: A low-growing sodgrass that spreads
by both above-ground and below-ground stems.
Occurrence Throughout the state but most common in the southern portions
and in irrigated areas, along stream banks, or where moisture accumulates.
This is the principal lawn grass in southern Arizona. Forage Value Bermuda grass is primarily valuable as an irrigated pasture
grass, but frequently provides abundant feed in cienegas or along stream
banks. It is relished by all classes of livestock, and where moisture
is available, it grows through the spring, summer, and fall months.
Animals make their best gains on Bermuda grass when it grows intermixed
with bur clover or some other legume. Bermuda grass is hard and wiry and should be grazed rather
closely. It stands up exceptionally well under long-continued moderately
heavy use. Irrigated pastures should not be grazed while being irrigated
or while the ground is still soft and muddy. Periodic fertilization
once a year with a high-nitrogen fertilizer will maintain forage yields
which otherwise will generally decrease.
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