Contest Italian Ryegrass

Contest Italian Ryegrass
Sold by kg (minimum sale of 10 kg)
Recommended Sowing Rate: 20–25 kg/ha

Contest is a late-heading Italian ryegrass with increased cool-season dry matter production (late autumn, winter, early spring) and strong summer growth, persisting up to 24 months when moisture is sufficient. Its later heading date keeps it leafy and high in ME, digestibility, and protein for a longer season, boosting animal performance. The dense tillering ensures quick establishment, good weed suppression, and the ability to withstand tight grazing.

Primary Benefits:

• Late heading for prolonged quality and feed value
• Strong summer performance and cool-season growth
• Suitable for direct drilling into existing pasture
• Dense tillers support persistence and weed suppression

Perenniality: Short-lived perennial (1–2 years)
Ploidy: Diploid
Heading Date: Late
Endophyte: NIL
When to Sow: Early autumn or spring

Conveniently sold by kg with a minimum sale of 10 kg for easy handling and accurate sowing.