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Moana

DIPLOID PERENNIAL RYEGRASS
: Lolium perenne

Moana perennial ryegrass is a mid-maturing diploid variety, bred for high production and tiller density, making it ideal for dairy, beef and sheep pastures in temperate, high rainfall zones. An economical option for high performance pasture.

Moana diploid perennial ryegrass
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Features & benefits

Mid-heading date with low aftermath heading

Beneficial for managing grazing and fodder conservation as it does not continue to produce large amounts of seedhead after grazing/cutting

Rapid regrowth and high feed production in all seasons

Providing more economical home-grown feed

Recovers quickly from grazing, particularly well in winter and early spring

Enhancing pasture productivity in the cooler months

Limitations

Not recommended for horses

Quick facts

Lifespan

Perennial – long-term pasture in environments suitable for perennial ryegrass

Ploidy

Diploid

Heading date

Mid (+14 days)

Sowing rate

20-25kg/ha

Enterprise suitability

Sheep, beef, dairy

Usage suitability

Grazing, hay, silage

Rainfall

Moana diploid perennial ryegrass is well suited to high rainfall zones, or irrigation.

Seed treatment

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

Key strengths of Moana diploid perennial ryegrass

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

  • Rapid establishment
  • High productivity
  • Reliable seasonal production
  • High tiller density
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Download the Ryegrass Guide

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.

Ryegrass guide
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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.