Italian Ryegrass Blend

Italian Ryegrass Seed Blend(Perkg)

• 50% - Shakira 
• 50% - Syntilla 

14 - 15.00 kg per acre

​Combining SHAKIRA and SYNTILLA Italian ryegrass varieties in a forage blend offers a robust solution for high-quality, high-yielding forage production. Both varieties are diploid Italian ryegrasses known for their strong performance and adaptability.​

Key Features:

• ✅Officially Recognized – SHAKIRA and SYNTILLA Italian Ryegrass is listed on the Recommended Grass and Clover Lists for England and Wales, highlighting its proven performance, reliability, and suitability for forage production in the region.
• ✅High Yield - Both varieties have demonstrated high dry matter yields. SHAKIRA achieves 100% of the reference yield in the first harvest year and 101% in the second, while SYNTILLA is noted for its high yield potential.
• ✅Excellent Forage Quality: Both varieties offer high digestibility and palatability, providing nutritious forage suitable for various livestock.
• ✅Fast Establishment - Germinates and establishes rapidly, making it ideal for short-term pasture improvement.
• ✅Strong Regrowth - Recovers well after cutting or grazing, ensuring continuous forage production throughout the growing season.
• ✅Versatile Use – Suitable for overseeding into existing pastures, as a cover crop, or for silage and hay production.
• ✅Cold Tolerance - Performs well in cooler climates and can extend the grazing season in temperate regions.
• ✅Disease Resistance - SYNTILLA provides excellent resistance to crown rust and good mildew resistance.

High Yield Performance 

SHAKIRA Italian Ryegrass delivers consistently high dry matter yields across multiple harvest years. In the first harvest year, it achieves 100% of the reference yield (17.11 t DM/ha) and slightly improves in the second year with 101% of the reference (14.26 t DM/ha). Its strong early spring growth and high first-cut yield contribute to an excellent total yield performance, making it a reliable choice for forage production.