Which annual ryegrass keeps growing later into spring when we get a long season?
We recommend Evoke Tetraploid Annual Ryegrass, which has been selected for improved later-season growth. It combines annual and Italian ryegrass genetics, so it establishes quickly, produces high-quality winter feed and holds its quality later in the season. It is late heading, Australian bred and suits sandy to heavy soils in areas with 550mm+ rainfall.
What ryegrass should I use on a high-rainfall dairy to stretch out spring feed?
Evoke Tetraploid Annual Ryegrass is a strong option for dairy farms in 550mm+ rainfall areas where the season runs late. Its late heading keeps feed quality high into spring, and it is a component of our new IH Dairy Select Mix. It suits sandy to heavy soils and is tolerant of waterlogging.
How many kilos a hectare for a straight tetraploid ryegrass paddock?
For a straight paddock of Evoke Tetraploid Annual Ryegrass, we recommend 25 to 35 kg/ha. As a tetraploid it has larger seed than a diploid, with fewer seeds per kilogram, so higher rates are needed for good plant numbers. Evoke suits sandy to heavy soils in 550mm+ rainfall areas.
Is there a ryegrass for silage that doesn't run to head too early?
Yes, Evoke Tetraploid Annual Ryegrass is late heading and has been selected for improved later-season growth, so it holds its quality later in the season, giving you more flexibility with silage and hay timing. It establishes quickly, produces high-quality feed through winter and early spring, and suits grazing, silage and hay in 550mm+ rainfall areas.
My creek flats get waterlogged every winter, what ryegrass will cope?
Evoke Tetraploid Annual Ryegrass is tolerant of waterlogging and suits sandy through to heavy soils in 550mm+ rainfall areas. It establishes quickly and produces high-quality winter feed. For very wet flats, sow it with a waterlogging-tolerant legume such as Paradana Balansa Clover to add nitrogen and feed quality.
Can I get Italian ryegrass quality with annual ryegrass establishment in one variety?
Yes, Evoke Tetraploid Annual Ryegrass combines annual and Italian ryegrass genetics in one tetraploid, which gives it the ability to establish quickly, produce high-quality winter feed and hold onto quality later in the season. It is Australian bred, late heading and suits grazing, silage and hay in 550mm+ rainfall districts.
When can I first graze a quick-establishing ryegrass?
With Evoke Tetraploid Annual Ryegrass, start grazing once plants are well anchored and pass the pluck test, meaning they don't pull out when tugged. Graze rotationally and leave enough leaf for fast regrowth. Because Evoke establishes quickly, it is often ready sooner than slower varieties, giving an early boost of high-quality winter feed.
What legume should go in with ryegrass for milking cows?
For milking cows, we recommend late-maturing aerial clovers such as Persian, Balansa and Arrowleaf, which make up 20% of our IH Dairy Select Mix. That mix is formulated specifically for dairy, combining these clovers with Evoke Tetraploid Annual Ryegrass and other tetraploid and Italian ryegrasses for high-quality feed and, season dependent, two cuts of silage, haylage or hay.
Evoke vs Amass ryegrass, what's the difference?
The main difference is stand life. Evoke Tetraploid Annual Ryegrass is an annual with Italian genetics, bred for quick establishment and later-season growth within a single season, while Amass Tetraploid Italian Ryegrass may persist into a second year under favourable conditions and suits 600mm+ rainfall or irrigation. Choose Evoke for one strong season and Amass for a longer-lived pasture.
Does Evoke ryegrass regenerate or do I need to resow each year?
Evoke Tetraploid Annual Ryegrass is an annual, so we recommend resowing it each season rather than relying on regeneration. Sow at 25 to 35 kg/ha. If you want persistence, build regenerating sub clovers into your system or look at our perennial ryegrasses.
