Description

Proven phalaris for southern Australia

Holdfast is a proven CSIRO-bred phalaris variety that continues to perform across a wide range of temperate pastures. It’s a winter-active perennial with a semi-erect growth habit, offering strong winter feed and excellent total annual yield.

Adapted to heavier or acidic soils, Holdfast’s deep root system gives it good drought tolerance and persistence, making it a reliable backbone for grazing enterprises. With a good balance of productivity, feed quality and soil adaptability, it remains one of the most dependable perennial pasture grasses in southern Australia.

Key benefits of Holdfast GT Phalaris:

• Strong winter and early-spring growth: Provides dependable feed through the cooler months when pasture supply is limited.
• Deep-rooted and drought tolerant: Accesses subsoil moisture for persistence across variable seasons.
• Adapted to acid and heavier soils: Performs well where other temperate grasses struggle, particularly on well-drained clay or loam soils.
• Semi-erect growth habit: Balances grazing utilisation with stand persistence, allowing easy grazing management.
• Good total annual yield: Proven productivity across a range of temperate environments.
• Persistent under moderate grazing: Retains stand density and production for many years when rotationally grazed.
• Reliable base for mixed pastures: Pairs well with subterranean and white clovers to create balanced, high-quality feed.
• Australian-proven genetics: Developed by CSIRO and widely adopted for long-term pasture systems across southern Australia.