The Naracoorte Seeds Wintermix was developed with an emphasis on reliable hay or silage production and regrowth afterwards for grazing. Over the last decade spring rainfall has become unreliable, so mixing different ryegrass varieties ensures maximum production in the variable seasons.
We have added persian and balansa clovers to increase protein levels in the preserved fodder. For increased hay or silage quality we recommend lightly grazing in late winter to ensure that the ryegrass doesn’t become too dominant.
Persian clover is an excellent winter & spring performer with an erect growth habit and hollow stems. It will regrow after taking hay or silage where moisture permits.
Balansa clover has a vigorous spring flush that will add quality and bulk to the mix.
This blend can also be used as an annual grazing mix, is broadly adapted to many areas and will not disappoint.
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VARIETY |
PERCENTAGE |
|
Annual Ryegrass |
70% |
|
Persian Clover |
20% |
|
Balansa Clover |
10% |
Sow @ 20 - 30kg/ha
GAMBIER SEEDS BASIC WINTERMIX
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VARIETY |
PERCENTAGE |
|
Australian Tetila |
80% |
|
Shaftal Clover |
12% |
|
Arrowleaf Clover |
8% |
Recommended rate 25kg/Ha
Tetila - very early, fast establising, early finish. Arrowleaf Annual clover and Persian Shaftal provide nitrogen and increase protein content of silage/hay. Arrowleaf and Persian shaftal clovers - weight is bare seed and then inoculated and coated.
For best results….
• Sow at 25kg/ha for Dryland and 25-30kg/ha for irrigated situations.
• Ensure adequate seed bed preparation or use suitable drilling methods, (DBS, Renovator, etc).
• Ensure annual weeds are under control, (barley grass, silver grass, etc).
• Apply fertiliser at sowing.
• Monitor for pests during establishment (Red Legged Earth Mite).
• Graze early to encourage tillering, (3 leaf stage) – this will allow clovers to flourish.
• If Hay or Silage are required, fertilise and shut up the paddock approximately 6-8 weeks prior to cutting.
GAMBIER SEEDS PREMIUM WINTER MIX
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VARIETY |
PERCENTAGE |
|
Annual Ryegrass |
40% |
|
ASTOUND |
40% |
|
Shaftal Clover |
12% |
|
Berseem |
8% |
Recommended rate 25kg/Ha
Astound - early -Mid excellent Winter production for intensive grazing, silage and/or hay production. Annual Ryegrass very palatable late flowering. Berseem & Persian shaftal clovers - weight is bare seed and then inoculated and coated.
For best results….
• Sow at 25kg/ha for Dryland and 25-30kg/ha for irrigated situations.
• Ensure adequate seed bed preparation or use suitable drilling methods, (DBS, Renovator, etc).
• Ensure annual weeds are under control, (barley grass, silver grass, etc).
• Apply fertiliser at sowing.
• Monitor for pests during establishment (Red Legged Earth Mite).
• Graze early to encourage tillering, (3 leaf stage) – this will allow clovers to flourish.
