Climate

• Usually the grass grows under an annual rainfall of over 750 mm
• It grows vigorously under high annual rainfall ranging from 1000 to 1500 mm
• It can also survive long, hot and dry seasons
• The grass grows well at 20 to 25°C
• It is more cold tolerant than most of other tropical and subtropical grasses.

Soil

• It can come up in a variety of soil types.

Season

• Transplanted during rainy season under rainfed conditions.
• If irrigation facilities are available, planting can be done at any time between February and November.