Matrix is a thoroughly proven, high performing and uniquely different Enhanced ® perennial ryegrass variety of meadow fescue and perennial ryegrass parentage, having high ME and digestibility and with very high year-round yields, strong winter / early spring activity, and very late heading for improved quality in late spring.
Matrix is available in standard and low endophyte.
Product features
- An Enhanced® perennial ryegrass
- Very high DM production (consistently superior performance in NFVT trials)
- Very strong late winter, early spring growth activity
- Very high metabolisable energy and digestibility
- Very high palatability and stock preference
- Strong persistence
- Low aftermath heading – returns to vegetative state quickly
- Fine, dense growth habit
- Very disease resistant - especially leaf rust
Agronomic Information:
| Ploidy: |
Diploid |
| Heading date: |
Very late |
| Persistence: |
5+ years (subject to climate, insect pest pressure and management) |
| Endophyte forms: |
Standard endophyte, Nil endophyte |
| Sowing rate: |
18-20kg/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 |
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