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Brighton

COCKSFOOT
: Dactylis glomerata

Robust intermediate type, bred for its soft leaf, high palatability & persistence in tough Australian conditions

2025 Seed Guide
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Features & benefits

Excellent tolerance to acid soils
Very persistent with strong tolerance to light and infertile soils
Strong heat tolerance and summer production
Early-mid maturity

Quick facts

Lifespan

Perennial. Long-term pasture in environments suitable for continental cocksfoot

Sowing rate

6-10kg/ha

Enterprise suitability

Sheep, beef, dairy

Usage suitability

Grazing, hay, silage

Rainfall

Brighton cocksfoot is suited to regions with medium to high rainfall

Seed treatment

XLR8® (insecticide) recommended, also available as untreated seed

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