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Fantastic Ryegrass
Outstanding dry matter yields
Early finishing variety, produces excellent quality silage and hay
Characterised by better leaf to stem ratio
Ideal to oversow rundown pastures
Exceptionally rapid regrowth
Plant Characteristics
Maturity
Early flowering date designed specifically for early winter feed.Days to flowering relative to Nui (0) = -6
Area of Adaption
Soil Type
Fantastic is best suited to well-drained loam soil types but adapts to a wide range of fertility levels and soil profiles. Diploid annuals will cope with some water-logging providing the growing tip is above water. To maximise stand productivity, soil testing is advisable. Analyse soil and neutralise deficiencies with fertiliser and/or lime.Fertility
Good base rates of phosphorus are necessary for maximum DM production especially during establishment phase. DM production is directly related to nitrogen availability. Consult your Upper Murray Seeds agronomist or fertiliser advisor for nitrogen application rates.Sowing Guidelines
Diploid ryegrass has relatively small seed compared to tetraploid ryegrass and may be sown at a lighter rate. Sow at 20-25kg/ha alone or 5-15kg/ha as part of a mix. Sow into bared ground if direct drilling. Lightly harrow and roll to improve germination. Suitable for oversowing into an established stand. Pasture productivity is directly related to successful plant establishment.Disease and Pest Management
During emergence it is essential to monitor regularly for damage from insects such as RLEM and lucerne flea, and spray as required. Inspect during early stand life for populations of black-headed cockchafer and slugs. Contact your Upper Murray Seeds agronomist for spray application rates.Rainfall: 400mm
Ph: 7 - 7
Sow Rate: 2 - 2kg/ha
Soils: 2
Weed Control
Fantastic seedlings germinate quickly and are very competitive once established. Always use a knockdown herbicide to ensure you are sowing into a clean seedbed. Monitor for post-emergent weeds and spray as required. Use options such as spray-grazing for broadleaf weeds.Grazing
Do not graze Fantastic until the plant is well anchored and root depth is established. Carry out a quick in-paddock ‘grab test’ by hand to ensure stock cannot pull plants out of the ground. Fantastic should be rotationally grazed to maintain 2-3 leaves per tiller. If the stand is allowed to grow beyond the three-leaf stage, it may run to head earlier and there will be a proportional reduction in quality and productivity.Feed Quality
Annual diploids maintain grazing quality late into the season. Fantastic ryegrass is ideal for high quality hay production. Its prolific regrowth capacity means it is possible to cut both silage and hay in the one good season.