What perennial grass copes with acidic soils and cold winters and still produces well?
We recommend Treposno Cocksfoot. It is an improved variety selected for higher yields and cold tolerance, and it suits acid soils. It is a hardy perennial that forms dense swards with excellent summer, autumn and spring production. It suits sand to heavy soils in 450mm+ rainfall areas.
I want a permanent pasture I can also cut for silage or hay in 450mm country. What grass?
Treposno Cocksfoot is ideally suited to permanent pasture, silage or hay. It is a persistent, high-yielding perennial with tolerance to cold and drought, and it forms dense swards. We recommend 5 to 8 kg/ha on sand to heavy soils in areas with 450mm+ rainfall.
How much cocksfoot seed do I need per hectare?
For Treposno Cocksfoot, we recommend 5 to 8 kg/ha. It is a small-seeded grass, so a modest rate goes a long way. Sow into a fine, firm seedbed on sand to heavy soils with 450mm+ rainfall. If sowing it with clover or other grasses, talk to us about adjusting the rate.
What drought-tolerant perennial grass will persist on gravelly, acidic hill country?
Treposno Cocksfoot is a hardy, drought- and cold-tolerant perennial that suits acid soils and a range of textures from sand to heavy. It forms dense, persistent swards and suits 450mm+ rainfall. For waterlogged or heavier acidic soils, Amplify Phalaris is another good option.
Which perennial grass gives good feed through summer and autumn, not just spring?
Treposno Cocksfoot is noted for excellent summer, autumn and spring production. It is a hardy, drought-tolerant perennial suited to 450mm+ rainfall and acid soils. We recommend sowing it at 5 to 8 kg/ha, and sowing it with a suitable clover to lift feed quality.
What perennial grass should I mix with sub clover on acidic sandy loam?
We suggest Treposno Cocksfoot. It tolerates low pH and suits sand to heavy soils, so it combines well with a sub clover matched to your rainfall, such as Dalkeith or Seaton Park. Together they provide a persistent grass base and nitrogen-fixing legume in 450mm+ areas.
How do I keep a cocksfoot pasture thick and productive for years?
With Treposno Cocksfoot, rotational grazing that leaves enough leaf for regrowth helps keep swards dense and persistent, as with most cocksfoot. Keep soil fertility up, avoid overgrazing during establishment, and let plants recover after dry spells. It is a hardy perennial, so good early management pays off for years.
Is Treposno Cocksfoot a perennial?
Yes, Treposno Cocksfoot is a persistent, high-yielding perennial. It is hardy, forms dense swards and tolerates cold, drought and acid soils. We recommend it for permanent pastures, silage or hay in 450mm+ rainfall areas, sown at 5 to 8 kg/ha.
Where does Treposno Cocksfoot come from?
Treposno Cocksfoot was bred by the German seed company Feldsaaten Freudenberger and was selected for higher yields and cold tolerance. We stock it for WA growers as a hardy perennial for acid soils in 450mm+ rainfall zones. It suits grazing, silage and hay.
Treposno Cocksfoot vs Tall Fescue, which is better for tough conditions?
Both are hardy perennials for 450mm+ rainfall. Treposno Cocksfoot stands out for acid soil and cold tolerance and suits silage or hay. Our summer-active Tall Fescue is deep-rooted, handles waterlogging and mild salinity, and responds to summer rain. Choose based on whether acidity or wetness is your main constraint.
