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Annual diploid Ryegrasses

IH Seeds annual diploid ryegrasses: 3 lines in our range. Our annual diploid ryegrasses range has 3 lines, covering annual types. Individual lines suit areas from 350 mm up to 500 mm or more of annual rainfall. Soils range from light sand to heavy. Common uses are grazing, hay and silage. Suitable livestock include sheep and beef.

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Annual diploid

Choosing Annual diploid Ryegrasses

Our annual diploid ryegrasses range has 3 lines, covering annual types. Individual lines suit areas from 350 mm up to 500 mm or more of annual rainfall. Soils range from light sand to heavy. Common uses are grazing, hay and silage. Suitable livestock include sheep and beef.

Type & persistency
Annual
Rainfall
350–500 mm+ annual rainfall, depending on variety
Soil range
Light sand to Heavy
Soil pH
pH 5+ (CaCl₂)
Sowing rate
8–30 kg/ha
Tolerances
Low pH (1), Salinity (1)
End use
Grazing (3), Hay (3), Silage (3)
Livestock
Sheep (2), Beef (2)
Ploidy
Diploid
Heading date
Very early, Late

Compare annual diploid ryegrasses at a glance

Annual diploid Ryegrasses: key differences between lines
ProductPersistencyPloidyHeading dateMin rainfall
Finefeed Diploid Annual RyegrassAnnualDiploidLate500 mm+
Safeguard Diploid Annual RyegrassAnnualDiploidVery early350 mm+
Wimmera Annual RyegrassAnnualDiploid——

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