Italian ryegrasses are a highly nutritious and productive short term pasture option for areas with mild summers and reliable rainfall or irrigation. Generally used for the production of quality hay or silage, Italians may also be used to oversow depleted perennial pastures for fast growth and short term improvement. Italian ryegrasses can persist for up to 3 years but will generally thin out over hot summers requiring annual oversowing to maximise benefits.
500mm+
Diploid
No Endophyte
Mid-Late maturing Diploid Italian with excellent early season production and recovery from grazing.
A densely tillered upright variety providing a balance between optimising grazing and conserving as silage or hay. Low aftermath heading ensures quality feed continues to be produced while moisture is available.
Suits use where the late season quality of an Italian ryegrass can be utilised and the robustness of a densely tillered diploid provide management options throughout the season.
500mm+
Tetraploid
No Endophyte
Growa has been selected from a range of international genetics to find a late maturity, vigourous, high quality Italian Ryegrass for the highest performing regions in Australia. Evaluated over several years in local conditions, Growa, brings an exciting European ryegrass to the Australian market.