Italian Ryegrass

Grass

(Lolium Multiflorum )

Italian ryegrass generally grows productively for two years. It is relatively inexpensive and fulfils a number of roles. Short term mixtures for conservation. It has a long growing season and can be grazed early in spring and late in the autumn. It is often used as “catch crop” – under sown in spring cereals at 5kg/acre and grazed in the autumn. It is very responsive to nitrogen.

Uses

Mostly Cuting

Sowing Rate

Up to 15 kgs/acre

Persistence

1/2 Years

Sowing Period

March to September

Yield Potential

16t DM per ha

Management

It is an early heading vigorous variety that will be suitable for mutilple silage cuts throughout the season. First cut should be taken in May and subsequent cuts in 5/6 week intervals to maintain the quality in the forage.