Lolium perenne
Diamond T
Diamond T tetraploid annual ryegrass was developed by OreGro research to provide a high quality, high yielding variety with world-wide adaptability. Currently used on five continents, Diamond T has proven to be an excellent short-term annual that provides forage for increased meat and milk production. High palatability with high animal intake yields more profits per acre for the livestock producer. Whether for pasture, hay, or silage, Diamond T is a proven winner that will be an asset in your forage program.
Key features
- High-quality, high yielding variety
- Adapted to ryegrass areas worldwide
- Excellent short-term annual
- High palatability
- Adapted to a wide range of soil types
- Can tolerate periodic flooding
General Characteristics
Livestock
Alpaca/Llama ,
Cattle ,
Goats ,
Horses ,
Sheep
Usage
Hay ,
Silage ,
Pasture ,
Cover Crop ,
Erosion Control
Segment
Forage
Species
Ryegrass, Annual
Sci. Name
Lolium perenne
Botanical Name
Annual
Ploidy
Tetraploid
Plant Characteristics
Emergence (Days)
7
Maturity
Early Medium
Winter Hardiness
N/A
Seed Characteristics
Forage Quality Characteristics
Seeding Information
Approx. Seeds/Lb.
227,000
Approx. Seeds/Kg.
499400
Seeding Rate - Alone/New (Kg./Hectare)
23-45
Seeding Rate - Alone/New (Lbs./Acre)
20-40
Planting Times
Spring, Late Summer-Early Fall
Seeding Rate - Mixes (Kg./Hectare)
11-17
Seeding Rate - Mixes (Lbs./Acre)
10-15