Sorrento diploid Italian ryegrass was bred for winter and spring production with the ability to survive for more than one year in suitable conditions. Excellent seedling vigour results in improved winter dry matter production. Sorrento Italian ryegrass is a late maturing variety that maintains high quality feed into late spring.
Increased dry matter production during cooler months Highly suitable for sowing into old pastures
Extended growth period
Good recovery from grazing and hay/silage cutting
Medium-term pasture in environments suitable for Italian ryegrasses
Diploid
Late (+20 days)
20-25kg/ha
Sheep, beef, dairy
Grazing, hay, silage
Requires a moderate amount of rainfall from late autumn to spring, or irrigation.
XLR8® (insecticide) recommended, also available as untreated seed
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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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