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Contest Italian Ryegrass

Contest Italian Ryegrass

$5.87 - Regular price $6.90
Regular price Sale price $6.90
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Minimum order quantity is 10kg / 10 items

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.

Product suitability and performance can vary based on regional conditions and specific farm systems. For help selecting the right seed for your situation, or for additional information on species lists, cultivars, dispatch and shipping, organic seed requirements, and more, please contact our team. We are here to ensure you find the best solution for your needs.

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