Maximus Westerwold Ryegrass
Description:
Maximus is an elite mid flowering tetraploid annual ryegrass with more even seasonal growth, good heat tolerance and good rust resistance. Maximus sets a new standard for high performance tetraploid annual ryegrasses. Developed from a Mexican background, Maximus has good heat tolerance and good rust resistance. Maximus is fast establishing giving good early feed and high winter production providing more even seasonal growth.
Key Features:
Maximus has high feed quality and is later flowering than Tetila so maintains that quality well into late spring and early summer. With high water soluble carbohydrate (sugar) levels, Maximus has high palatability and is excellent for silage and hay production. Maximus is a tetraploid annual ryegrass and is a suitable replacement for varieties such as T-Rex, Winter Star and Tetila.
Maximus features and benefits
| Plant Features | Forage Benefits |
| Tetraploid Earlier production High sugar content Large leaves Rust resistant |
Higher yields Earlier availability Palatable Increased intake Excellent quality |