Description

Improved grazing tolerant phalaris

Holdfast GT Phalaris is the improved grazing-tolerant winter active version of the original Holdfast, developed for long-term persistence under higher grazing pressure. It produces dense, blue-green feed with excellent palatability and strong winter and early-spring growth. With low summer dormancy, Holdfast GT can respond to summer rainfall events, extending its growing season when conditions allow.

It performs well on heavier and acidic soils and suits both rotational and set-stocked systems. For farmers seeking a durable, high-performing perennial base grass, Holdfast GT offers proven production and persistence year after year.

Released by the CSIRO, Holdfast GT Phalaris is a grazing tolerant replacement for Holdfast. It has excellent winter production and persistence. Once established, it provides a productive, long term stand. Holdfast GT was selected as a superior replacement for Holdfast, due to its outstanding winter production and persistence over this variety. Holdfast GT has excellent seedling vigour, which makes it a variety that can establish quickly and easily.

Key benefits of Holdfast GT Phalaris:

• Grazing tolerant winter active phalaris bred by the CSIRO
• Holdfast GT exhibits excellent seedling vigour to aid successful establishment
• Selected for long term persistence under grazing (both set stocking and rotational grazing)
• Increased productivity over the life of the stand
•  Lower levels of stagger causing alkaloids
• Its ability to grow in acidic conditions increases it’s area of adaptation
• Minimum 500mm rainfall per annum unless irrigated