Avatar is a very high yielding, late heading tetraploid perennial ryegrass containing the NEA endophyte, bred for a combination of improved animal safety and persistence against insect pests.
It has strong year-round growth performance.
Available in New Zealand only via seed merchants and rural retailers
Product features
- A tetraploid perennial ryegrass containing the NEA endophyte
- Very high DM production
- Very high metabolizable energy and digestibility
- Very late heading to maintain pasture quality longer into spring
- Low aftermath heading – returns to vegetative state quickly
- Good disease resistance - especially leaf rust
Agronomic Information:
Ploidy: |
Tetraploid |
Heading date: |
Very late |
Persistence: |
5+ years (subject to climate, insect pest pressure and management) |
Endophyte forms: |
NEA endophyte |
Sowing rate: |
25-30kg/hectare in pasture mixes with 3-4kgs of clover, plus 2-4kgs of herbs (chicory and/or plantain) if desired |
Sowing depth: |
1-2 cm |
Sowing dates: |
Autumn and Spring |
Avatar Tetraploid Perennial Ryegrass Brochure |
Avatar Tetraploid Perennial Ryegrass Tech Sheet |
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