Teff (Eragrostis tef) is a warm season annual grass, native to Ethiopia that thrives in warm climates. It is extremely drought and heat tolerant and requires ample rain or irrigation for maximum production. Teff is extremely sensitive to frost and requires a frost-free growing season.
Teff has demonstrated adaptation from California and the Pacific Northwest through the Intermountain States, Midwest, Northeast, mid-South and Southeastern US.
Cal/West Seeds has and continues to develop proprietary varieties of Teff bred for higher yield potential and improved forage quality. Under irrigation or with adequate precipitation and temperatures, improved varieties can yield 4-6 tons/acre in a 2- or 3-cut system in a 90-day growing season.
Teff selection nursery evaluated for yield and quality.
Teff can be used as a high quality feed for livestock and horses. Forage quality has compared favorably with Timothy hay. Animal acceptance and palatability has been reported to be excellent by horse owners.
