Jackpot

diploid Italian ryegrass

Excellent long season production (+22 days)
Strong second year survival, given favourable conditions
Bred for increased dry matter production
Fine leaf

Suitable For

Sowing Rate: 10-35kg/ha

Rainfall: Minimum 600mm per annum

Heading Date: Late - +22 days later than Nui

Pasture Life: 6 mths - 2years

Soil Fertility: High (Olsen P 20+)

Ploidy: Diploid

Fine leaf and increased dry matter production

Jackpot is a late flowering, diploid Italian ryegrass with a fine leaf and is quick out of the ground. Bred for increased feed production, Jackpot produces high amounts of dry matter in winter and spring for up to 2 years in favourable conditions.

The late spring growth of Jackpot allows farmers to take advantage of mid-spring rainfall and is an excellent option for traditional Italian ryegrass regions.

Pasture seed sowing rate (sole): 25-35kg/ha
Pasture seed sowing rate (mixed): 10-20kg/ha

Rainfall

Minimum 600mm rainfall per annum unless irrigated

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