Description
Winter production and persistence
Concord II is an outstanding Italian ryegrass with exceptional speed of establishment. It delivers increased winter production and solid seasonal dry matter production with the ability to carry through to the second year where conditions allow.
The breeding background for Concord II had a focus on seedling vigour which is a very important trait for the Australian environment. Seedling vigour has certainly been achieved, especially when compared against the original Concord.
While many Italian ryegrasses sold in Australia have generally achieved good seedling vigour, the persistence has certainly been questioned by Australian farmers, however the breeding of Concord II has demonstrated good regrowth into the second season given favourable conditions.
Key benefits of Concord II:
- Ready to graze in 45-70 days
- Exceptionally fast to establish
- Even growth over the season
- Regrowth into the second season is very good, given favourable conditions
- Sowing rates should be 10-30kg/ha
- Sow as early as possible to maximise winter feed in the first year
| Variety | Concord II Italian Ryegrass |
|---|---|
| Species | Italian Ryegrass |
| Ploidy | Diploid |
| Sowing rate | 25-40 kg/ha |
| Sowing rate (mix) | 20-25kg/ha with legume component |
| Heading Date | Late +19 days to Nui=0 |
| Winter activity | Very high |
| Minimum rainfall | 500mm |
| Unit size | 25kg, 1000kg |
