Western Annual Mix

We recommend our Western Annual Mix, a blend of Abundant tetraploid and Dargo diploid annual ryegrasses proven in WA trials from Geraldton to Esperance. It suits sandy to heavy soils with pH 5.0+ in 450mm+ rainfall areas, and gives high winter and early spring production for grazing, silage or hay.

We recommend blending maturities, which is what our Western Annual Mix does. Dargo is early to mid season, so it supports production if spring cuts short, while Abundant can extend vegetative growth into late spring when moisture and nutrition allow. Together they give more balanced growth across varying seasons.

For our Western Annual Mix we recommend 15 to 30 kg/ha, using the higher end in higher rainfall zones. Higher rates increase competition between plants during establishment, giving earlier grazing and more pasture where you back it with extra fertiliser. It needs pH 5.0+ and 450mm+ rainfall.

We recommend lightly grazing our Western Annual Mix at 8 to 10cm once plants are well established and don't pull out. This encourages tillering and thickens the sward. After that, rotational grazing through winter and spring keeps the pasture productive and leafy.

Our Western Annual Mix is rated tolerant of waterlogging and mild salinity. It suits sandy to heavy soils with pH 5.0+ in 450mm+ rainfall areas. For badly salt-affected ground, we suggest talking to us about Puccinellia or Tall Wheat Grass instead, as annual ryegrass only copes with mild salt.

Our Western Annual Mix is a good, robust choice where clovers are already present from previous years. The Abundant and Dargo ryegrasses provide strong dry matter and energy for silage, hay or grazing. It flowers at roughly August to October, and suits 450mm+ rainfall on sandy to heavy soils.

Yes, clovers can be added to our Western Annual Mix where needed. Sub clovers such as Dalkeith or Riverina, or aerial clovers like Paradana Balansa, add nitrogen and feed quality. If you want the legumes already blended in, our Silahay Mix combines Abundant and Dargo with balansa and Persian clovers.

Western Annual Mix currently contains Abundant tetraploid and Dargo diploid annual ryegrasses. We review the mix regularly to use varieties proven in WA trials and demonstration sites. Abundant can extend growth into late spring, and Dargo is an early to mid season type that adapts to a wide range of soils and seasons.

Both use Abundant and Dargo ryegrasses and suit 450mm+ rainfall. Western Annual Mix is ryegrass only, which suits paddocks where clover is already present or you plan to add your own. Silahay Mix includes Paradana Balansa and Persian clovers, adding legume quality for silage and hay. Choose based on your clover background.

Western Annual Mix is an annual ryegrass blend, so it is mainly used for a single season of grazing, silage or hay. Some plants may reseed if paddocks are allowed to set seed, but we don't rely on it as a regenerating pasture. For self-regeneration, look at our Self Regeneration Mix or SouWest Pasture Mix.