Which annual ryegrass keeps growing later into spring when we get a long season?
We recommend Evoke, a new tetraploid annual ryegrass 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 and suits areas with 550mm+ rainfall.
What ryegrass should I use on a high-rainfall dairy to stretch out spring feed?
Evoke 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 Evoke we recommend 25 to 35 kg/ha. As a tetraploid it has larger seed than a diploid, so higher rates are needed for good plant numbers. Sow shallow into moisture in autumn, and lean towards the lower end of the range when mixing it with clovers.
Is there a ryegrass for silage that doesn't run to head too early?
Evoke is late heading, so it keeps producing leafy, high-quality feed later in the season, giving you more flexibility with silage and hay timing. It establishes quickly and grows well through winter and early spring. Graze it through winter, then lock the paddock up for a later spring cut.
My creek flats get waterlogged every winter, what ryegrass will cope?
Evoke is tolerant of waterlogging and suits sandy through to heavy soils in 550mm+ rainfall areas. Its quick establishment helps it get ahead before the wettest months. 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 combines annual and Italian ryegrass genetics in one tetraploid. The annual side gives quick establishment and strong winter feed, while the Italian side brings improved later-season growth and quality. It is Australian bred and suits grazing, silage and hay in higher-rainfall districts.
When can I first graze a quick-establishing ryegrass?
With Evoke, 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?
Evoke pairs well with clovers suited to your paddock, such as Seaton Park sub clover, or Haifa White Clover where moisture is reliable. The legume fixes nitrogen and lifts dietary protein. For a ready-made blend, our IH Dairy Select Mix includes Evoke and is designed with dairy systems in mind.
Evoke vs Amass ryegrass, what's the difference?
Evoke is a tetraploid annual ryegrass with Italian genetics, bred for quick establishment and later-season growth within a single season. Amass is a tetraploid Italian ryegrass that 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 is an annual, so plan to resow it each autumn rather than rely on regeneration. Some volunteer plants may come back from shed seed, but they won't give a reliable, even stand. If you want persistence, build regenerating sub clovers into your system or look at our perennial ryegrasses.
