What perennial grass can I sow on deep, blowing sand to stop wind erosion?
We recommend Mission Veldt Grass. It is a fine-stemmed, densely tufted perennial selected for light sandy soils and is especially good for erosion control. It is easily established, long-lived and drought resistant, and it suits deep sands in moderate to high rainfall areas, including acidic sands.
What perennial grass goes well with lucerne or serradella on light soils?
Mission Veldt Grass is a great companion for lucerne, serradella and annual legumes such as Urana or Riverina sub clover on light soils. It is often sown with lucerne. We recommend 1 to 3 kg/ha of Mission Veldt in the mix. It is very palatable and adds a long-lived perennial grass to the pasture.
How can I use up summer moisture on sandplain to help with a rising water table?
We suggest Mission Veldt Grass. It is a perennial that keeps using available soil moisture during summer, which helps combat rising water tables. It suits light sandy soils, tolerates low pH, and is drought resistant. Sow at 1 to 3 kg/ha, often with lucerne, for a productive pasture on sandplain country.
My new perennial grass seedlings on sand got smashed by capeweed. What went wrong?
If you sowed Mission Veldt Grass, it establishes fairly easily, but the seedlings don't compete well with capeweed and annual grasses. We recommend good weed control before and at sowing, and watching young seedlings for insect attack. Productivity also depends on adequate nutrients, even though it will survive on very poor soils.
Which perennial pasture grass handles acid sands in the northern wheatbelt and West Midlands?
Mission Veldt Grass is a proven perennial for acidic, light sandy soils. It tolerates low pH and waterlogging and is drought resistant once established. Rainfall figures in our sources vary, so talk to us about whether your district suits it. We recommend 1 to 3 kg/ha, ideally with lucerne or serradella.
How much perennial veldt grass seed should I sow per hectare on sand?
For Mission Veldt Grass, we recommend 1 to 3 kg/ha. It suits light sand through to loam soils. Use the lower end when mixing with lucerne, serradella or sub clover. Start with clean seed and good weed control, since seedlings are weak competitors with capeweed and annual grasses.
Is there a palatable perennial grass for sheep on poor sandy country that lasts for years?
Mission Veldt Grass fits well. It is very palatable, long-lived and drought resistant, and it was selected for light sandy soils. Although it survives on very poor soils, it produces much better with adequate nutrients, so we recommend a sound fertiliser program. Pair it with annual legumes to lift feed quality.
What's the difference between Mission Veldt Grass and wild veldt grass?
Wild veldt grass sheds its seed as soon as it ripens, which makes high-quality seed hard to harvest. Mission Veldt Grass does not shed so freely, so the seed is more reliable. We recommend checking seed test results for germination, seed content and weed content when buying any veldt grass.
What rainfall does Mission Veldt Grass need?
Mission Veldt Grass is suited to moderate to high rainfall areas on deep sands. Our sources give different figures: one describes a suited range of 400 to 800mm, and our 2026 guide gives a lower minimum. Talk to us about your district, and we can advise whether it is the right perennial for your sand.
Mission Veldt Grass vs Amplify Phalaris, which suits my farm?
It mostly comes down to soil. Mission Veldt Grass is the choice for light, sandy and acidic soils where erosion control and drought resistance matter. Amplify Phalaris suits loam to heavy soils with 500mm+ rainfall and handles waterlogging and acidity, with high winter production. We can help match either to your paddocks.
