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Coogee

COCKSFOOT
: Dactylis glomerata

Australian-bred for resilience, winter growth, and dependable animal performance.

2025 Seed Guide
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Features & benefits

Built for drought

Features unique genetics designed to thrive in dry conditions

Long-term persistence

Selected from plants with a proven track record on Australian farms

Palatable and productive

Soft leaves and rust resistance support strong feed intake and healthy animal growth.

Reliable cool-season feed

Rapid growth through colder months when pasture is most needed

Locally adapted

Bred in Australia to withstand the typical drought, pests, and environmental pressures farmers face

Quick facts

Lifespan

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

Heading date

Mid heading date

Sowing rate

6-10kg/ha

Enterprise suitability

Sheep, beef, dairy

Usage suitability

Grazing, hay, silage

Rainfall

Coogee cocksfoot is suited to regions with medium to high rainfall

Seed treatment

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

Key strengths of Coogee cocksfoot

Thinking about adding this to your program? Here’s why it’s a smart choice for achieving consistent results season after season.

  • Adapted to Australian farm systems
  • Excellent cool-season growth
  • Good animal performance and palatability
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A guarantee you can grow on

Establishment is everything. If your seed doesn’t get there in the first month, we’ll help you try again, half price.

Give your seed the strongest start

At AlfaGen Seeds, we’re dedicated to embracing new technology, continually enhancing our range to delivery cutting-edge solutions and superior performance in our leading forage products. With treatments like Goldstrike® and XLR8®, you’ll protect seedlings from early pests and boost establishment, setting your season up for success.