Wide dark green deciduous elegantly pendulous foliage with white central vein on tall, upright, vigorous clumps. Popular for floral work and useful as mass planting where groundcover is required. 05 long-term average harvestable yields from a mature crop (i.e. This is a very fast-growing perennial grass which is a sterile hybrid, re-grows each year from rhizomes that over-winter in the soil, requires very little if any fertiliser, and has a variety of end uses. If requested MNZ will include a sample contract for purchase of the feedstock by / on behalf of a local end user. The opportunity now exists for innovative landowners to begin establishing this versatile crop. This ornamental grass is a compact perennial with narrow leaves, finely edged with white and pink-tinged panicles of flowers in autumn. Item(s) 6. In special cases, MNZ has entered (and will enter) into a Miscanthus product offtake agreement to give the grower complete certainty of market. In terms of energy production it is one of the most productive fuel crops available. Occasional pink flowers during long summers. Prefers a moist environment and is happy to grow near water. It produces new shoots (stalks) annually which average 3 / 8" in diameter, with 4" average cluster spread. This grass averages 10-25 tons of dry biomass per acre yearly with good rainfall. MNZ also offers management services for commercial Miscanthus growers so that landowners can avoid having to worry about doing this. Miscanthus plants and rhizomes sold by MNZ are provided for the sole use of the purchaser and may not be replicated or reproduced or provided to any other user, either for sale or as a gift. The planting of Miscanthus for Belgian farmers Embark on the cultivation of the Chinese Reed. The most popular color? With the emphasis on climate change and CO2 capture and storage (carbon sink), we know that Miscanthus Giganteus can contribute effectively - we have stock of high quality rhizome available today. Water Requirements: Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater . Sort by: Position Name Price New. Luzula Igel. It grows in a 10-foot, arching shape with deep green, wide leaves. Order today for spring delivery. For serious growers, MNZ will be happy to discuss pricing for rhizomes with the assurance that the resulting price per hectare should be less than half the per hectare cost of planting with plantlets. All orders must be made with MNZ no later than the end of September each year. Once planted, Miscanthus giganteus requires 2 – 3 years to reach full production potential and has a stand life of about 15 years. This Miscanthus produces sterile seed. Miscanthus Giganteus. Trim back to the ground each spring . The final 20% is payable on delivery. Sun Exposure: Full Sun. Miscanthus NZ research has been focused on establishment and harvesting in New Zealand conditions. Lincoln University has pioneered several developments in this field while at the same time demonstrating the commercial benefits of growing Miscanthus for shelter on centre-pivot irrigated dairy farms. Read more. Stems of, from top, grass, cereal, Miscanthus x giganteus and bamboo. So the more that RDF is produced and used in NZ, the better will be NZ’s carbon foot print. Carex elata Aurea. Add to cart View. Foliage Color. Miscanthus NZ offers plant sales; sales of harvested product, processed to suit the customer’s requirements; and consulting services to farmers and feedstock users who wish to engage with a professional who has experience of growing Miscanthus in New Zealand. There were sufficient plants for trials to be established in 2010, with initial establishment at semi-commercial scale commencing in 2011. 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