Italian Ryegrass

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With strong winter and early spring production, Italian ryegrass is a large leaved high-quality, short term pasture which can last 12-18 months or more. Italian ryegrasses require a winter period to form seed heads

Types of Italian Ryegrass

Diploid

Our diploids are bred for increased persistence of yield, combining high tiller density and robustness with increased annual yields. Newer late-heading cultivars provide improved feed quality and palatability with increased growth in Winter and Early Spring to fill seasonal feed gaps.

Our Italian Ryegrass Cultivars

Appeal

Appeal

Diploid

Consistently high-yielding throughout New Zealand.

Heading date: Late

Endophyte: Nil

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Vibe

Vibe

Diploid

High-yielding with strong persistence in harsh conditions.

Heading date: Late

Endophyte: Nil

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Italian Ryegrass

Grazing management and nutrition

With fast establishment, Italian ryegrass can be lightly grazed as early as 4-6 weeks after sowing, making it a strong choice as a high quality short to medium term pasture.

Where to buy

Find your nearest Cropmark forage seed supplier.

Get in touch

Enquire here about Italian Ryegrass or call 0800 427 676.

For all other enquires contact us.

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