A fine leafed, very densely tillered and late heading diploid Italian ryegrass with very fast establishment and re-growth, very strong growth over all seasons and very good persistence.
Sonik is particularly noted for its strong autumn-winter growth activity advantage relative to other Italian and Westerwolds annual ryegrasses, and has very soft, lush highly digestible leaves.
Product Features
- Extremely high dry matter production across all seasons
- Exceptional cool season activity
- Very fast establishment and re-growth
- Very high metabolisable energy content
- Very densely tillered (20-50% more tillers than other Italian ryegrasses tested)
- Late heading to maintain feed quality for longer into spring
- Soft, lush digestible leaves
- Exceptional rust resistance
- Very good persistence where conditions allow
Agronomic Information:
Ploidy: |
Diploid |
Heading date: |
Late |
Persistence: |
12-24+ months (subject to climate, insect pest pressure and management) |
Endophyte forms: |
Nil endophyte |
Sowing rate: |
20-25kg/hectare as sole grass species
8-12kgs in pasture mixes |
Sowing depth: |
1-2 cm |
Sowing dates: |
Autumn and Spring |
Sonik Italian Ryegrass Tech Sheet |
Find a seed supplier near you |
If you have a question about Sonik Italian Ryegrass then please contact us using the form below - we'll be happy to assist you with your enquiry...