Lolium Perenne

Max 4N

Max 4N

Forage First Max 4N Italian Ryegrass is a high-performance forage solution specifically designed for the Upper Midwest and Northeast regions of the United States and Canada. This tetraploid variety is notable for its high vernalization requirement, ensuring that it does not head during the year of seeding. As a result, Max 4N offers exceptional winter hardiness, producing a substantial forage crop in early spring following the initial sowing, making it an ideal choice for emergency forage or as a green manure crop. Farmers appreciate Max 4N for its proven performance, consistently delivering top yields that exceed 108% of check varieties. Additionally, this ryegrass boasts improved disease resistance, ensuring a robust and healthy crop throughout its growth cycle.

Key features

  • Improved disease resistance
  • Tetraploid variety with high quality & digestibility
  • Top yield performer
  • High vernalization requirement for no heading in seeding year

Ratings

Scale 1-9, where 9 = best or most pronounced

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Segment Forage
Species Ryegrass, Italian
Sci. Name Lolium Perenne
Approx. Seeds/Lb. 227000
Botanical Name Italian
Emergence (Days) 14
Ploidy Tetraploid
Seeding Rate - Alone/New (Lbs./Acre) 30-40
Planting Times Spring, Fall
Seeding Rate - Mixes (Lbs./Acre) 6-10
Livestock Cattle
Usage Hay , Pasture
Winter Hardiness 9