AberMagic HSG Ryegrass

SPECIES: Perennial Ryegrass

ENDOPHYTE TYPE: Nil. Limited availability harvest 2008

DIPLOID/TETRAPLOID: Diploid

STOCK SUITABILITY: All

SEASONAL GROWTH/FLOWERING DATE:
Late flowering date (approx 15 days later than Nui). AberMagic offers exceptional all year round dry matter production. A North Island trial conducted by AgResearch has shown an 8% increase in winter production and 11% increase overall compared to the mean of Bronsyn and Impact in the trial over three years.

SOWING RATE: 16 – 18 kg/ha

ADDITIONAL COMMENTS:
AberMagic is the next generation of High Sugar Grasses bred by IGER for higher WSC (sugar) levels and improved agronomic characteristics including dry matter production and rust resistance. The increased production and reduction in nitrogen excretion is also applicable to this cultivar being a High Sugar Grass.