Jack | Italian Ryegrass

JACK Italian Ryegrass is a reliable, hardy option for South African pasture systems. It delivers strong winter and spring production, forms a dense, leafy sward for efficient grazing, and persists well into the second season, providing a consistent feed supply.

Key Traits

• Italian-type diploid ryegrass with strong hardiness
• Vigorous early establishment and extended spring production
• Dense, leafy tillers providing excellent ground cover
• High persistence with good survival into the second year (weather dependent)

Performance

• Yield: 4–9 t DM/ha under rain-fed conditions
• Up to 10–14 t DM/ha in good seasons under irrigation and good management
• Adapts well to most cool-season pasture regions of South Africa
• Maintains good feed quality and supports high livestock performance

Planting Guide

• Adjust rates for oversowing into existing pastures
• Suitable for winter annual pastures and silage production
• Performs best in irrigated systems
• Establish with good soil-to-seed contact
• Aerial seeding possible in wet lowland areas