Which ryegrass has fine leaves for really high-quality feed?
We recommend Finefeed Diploid Annual Ryegrass, which has fine, palatable foliage and produces excellent quality feed. It combines fast emergence with high winter and spring dry matter yields and improved rust resistance over older varieties. It's suited to grazing, silage and hay on sandy to heavy soils.
What diploid ryegrass should I mix in with Amazon T?
Finefeed Diploid Annual Ryegrass is our go-to diploid partner for Amazon T Tetraploid Annual Ryegrass. Being later flowering and fine leafed, it complements Amazon T's large leaves and high volume, giving a balanced pasture with strong winter and spring production. Add a suitable clover to supply nitrogen and lift protein.
My soil is a bit acidic, which diploid ryegrass will still do well?
Finefeed Diploid Annual Ryegrass tolerates mildly acidic soils and suits a pH of 5 (CaCl2) or above. It grows on sandy to heavy soils in 500mm+ rainfall areas, producing excellent quality feed with high winter and spring yields. On more strongly acidic ground, correct soil pH before sowing; a soil test will show whether lime is needed.
What sowing rate should I use for a fine-leaved diploid ryegrass?
For Finefeed Diploid Annual Ryegrass we recommend 20 to 30 kg/ha. Diploids have smaller seed than tetraploids, so they need fewer kilos for the same plant numbers. Sow shallow into a firm, moist seedbed, and talk to us about adjusting the rate when you mix Finefeed with a tetraploid such as Amazon T Tetraploid Annual Ryegrass or with clovers.
Which ryegrass has held up well in trials near Bindoon?
We recommend Finefeed Diploid Annual Ryegrass, a fine-leafed variety that is Australian bred, trialled and grown, with high winter and outstanding spring dry matter yields. Its fast emergence helps it establish quickly after the autumn break, and it has improved rust resistance over older varieties. Talk to us about trial results for your district.
Which ryegrass is best for silage on a beef property in a high-rainfall area?
Finefeed Diploid Annual Ryegrass is excellent for silage and hay as well as grazing, with outstanding spring dry matter yields and fine, high-quality leaf. Graze it through winter, then lock the paddock up for a spring cut. Fertilise after cutting to replace removed nutrients and support regrowth.
How should I graze a fine-leafed ryegrass to keep it productive?
With Finefeed Diploid Annual Ryegrass, graze rotationally once plants are well anchored, and let them regrow to about the 2-3 leaf stage before grazing again. Avoid grazing too low, as leaving some leaf speeds recovery. This keeps the fine, palatable foliage in good condition through winter and spring.
Are older ryegrass varieties more likely to get rust?
Many older varieties are more susceptible, which is one reason we recommend Finefeed Diploid Annual Ryegrass, with its improved rust resistance over older types. Where high humidity occurs in spring, Amazon T Tetraploid Annual Ryegrass offers excellent rust resistance, and the two work well sown together.
What rainfall suits Finefeed ryegrass?
Finefeed Diploid Annual Ryegrass is suited to higher-rainfall districts, generally from about 500mm upward, where its winter and spring yields can be fully realised. It handles sandy to heavy soils and mildly acidic conditions. For lower rainfall or shorter seasons, our Dargo Diploid Italian Ryegrass is usually a better fit.
Is Finefeed an annual ryegrass, and will it persist?
Yes, Finefeed Diploid Annual Ryegrass is an annual diploid ryegrass that grows for a single season, so resow it each autumn for reliable production. It's designed for high winter and spring yields rather than persistence. For a longer-lived pasture, talk to us about perennial options such as Dunstan Perennial Ryegrass or AusVic Perennial Ryegrass.
