Ascend was selected by plant breeders for its exceptional seedling vigour and ability to provide valuable forage from early winter through until late in the growing season. With improved rust tolerance, Ascend maintains high leaf quality enabling excellent pasture utilisation as well as silage and hay quality during the spring and summer months.
Pasture seed sowing rate (sole): 25-40kg/ha
Pasture seed sowing rate (mixed): 15-25kg/ha
Ascend tetraploid annual ryegrass can be utilised in many different situations and environments. Therefore, Ascend’s sowing rate should be circumstance specific.
For pasture seed sowing rates specific to your farming needs, contact your local DLF Seeds Sales Agronomist here
The increase in seedling vigour may shorten the time to first grazing, however it is important to closely monitor plants and prioritise strong establishment. Always monitor the growth stage of any establishing pasture plants and perform pull tests to ensure sound root development.
A well anchored root system allows the young plants to tolerate grazing pressure. Apply Nitrogen to encourage tillering and increase early dry matter production. Nitrogen should be applied before canopy closure or just after first grazing, monitor nitrate levels when grazing any autumn forage.
Minimum 500mm rainfall per annum unless irrigated