Early maturing Astro® annual ryegrass continues to be a great low cost option when quick winter feed is the priority. Astro®’s excellent seedling vigour combined with early maturity provides growers the option of early winter to spring grazing along with an early cut of silage enabling timely preparation for sowing of summer forage crops.
The combination of impressive seasonal dry matter yields and fast post grazing recovery means Astro® can be relied on to supply quality feed during those times of the year when you need it most
Pasture seed sowing rate (sole): 25-40kg/ha
Pasture seed sowing rate (mixed): 15-25kg/ha
Sow Astro® tetraploid annual ryegrass pasture seed at a minimum of 25 kg/ha as pure sward. Astro® can be utilised in many different situations and environments. Therefore, Astro®'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
Minimum 500mm rainfall per annum unless irrigated