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Koga

TETRAPLOID ANNUAL RYEGRASS
: Lolium multiflorum/Westerwolds

Koga tetraploid annual ryegrass is a mid-maturing annual ryegrass with excellent seedling vigour. It is well suited to late autumn and winter grazing, and fodder production in medium to lower rainfall environments.

Koga tetraploid annual ryegrass
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Features & benefits

Rapid establishment and growth

Quick to first grazing

High winter dry matter yields

Provides valuable feed in cooler periods of the year

Excellent option for silage/hay production

Mid-maturing type to provide bulk dry matter for silage in early spring

Quick facts

Lifespan

Short-term pasture

Ploidy

Tetraploid

Heading date

Mid (+10 days)

Sowing rate

25-30kg/ha

Enterprise suitability

Sheep, beef, dairy

Usage suitability

Grazing, hay, silage

Rainfall

Requires a moderate amount of rainfall/irrigation from late autumn to spring.

Seed treatment

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

Key strengths of Koga tetraploid annual ryegrass

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

  • Quick establishment
  • High winter dry matter production
  • Silage/hay production
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The AlfaGen Ryegrass Guide helps you select the right ryegrass for your system, annual, Italian, hybrid or perennial. It covers sowing, management and endophyte information to support high-performing pastures.

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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.