Powergreen | Forage Rye
Powergreen is a true winter type forage rye, that is exceptional grazing for filling the late winter, early spring fodder gap in colder areas.
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Broad leaves with high dry matter yields
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High raw protein content
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Low tendency to lodging
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Combination of rapid tillering in autumn with early growth in spring
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Extensive root system, can break heavy soils and improve soil structure
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Good weed suppressor
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Best crop at preventing nitrogen leaching during winter
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In comparison with other small grains, Powergreen is more cold tolerant
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Excellent gap filler for grazing in August/September, in colder areas
Powergreen is a true winter type forage rye, that is exceptional grazing for filling the late winter, early spring fodder gap in colder areas. Well suited for intercropping with maize. The ultra-long growth can provide grazing until spring and even early summer.
Agronomy Crops
Cereal grains are a versatile crop that can be harvested for forage or grain. Cereal grains can be an excellent source of forage for dairy cows. You can expect quality forage similar to that of other cool season grasses. Cereal grains can provide a variety of feedstuffs for your animals...
Specifications
| Name | Value |
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| Seeding rate - Marginal dryland | 40 kg/ha |
| Seeding rate - Good dryland | 60 kg/ha |
| High rainfall / Irrigated | 85-100 kg/ha |
| Grazing start | 300mm Height |
| Maintain | 75-100mm Post-grazing |
| Fertilization | Use nitrogen to boost recovery and yield |
| Harvest | Ideal at milky-dough to dough stage for silage/hay7 |