Maheno Italian ryegrass is a tetraploid ryegrass bred for high winter and spring production with extended spring growth. It establishes rapidly, allowing for earlier grazing and maximising feed production during winter. Maheno is a great economical option for a wide range of farming enterprises.
Good production late into the season to maximise late season feed requirements
Rapid establishment for earlier grazing
High quality grazing later into the season, and excellent silage and hay production
Medium-term pasture in environments suitable for Italian ryegrasses
Tetraploid
Late (+18 days)
25-30kg/ha
Sheep, beef, dairy
Grazing, hay, silage
Requires a moderate amount of rainfall from late autumn to spring.
XLR8® (insecticide) recommended, also available as untreated seed
Establishment is everything. If your seed doesn’t get there in the first month, we’ll help you try again, half price.
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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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.
